Fri, May 07, 2021
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SHIPYARD ZAR FORMENTI

Founded in 1979, the Formenti boatyard has a long tradition and meticulous craftsmanship in manufacturing inflatable RIBs.

Today the ZAR RIBs are sold in 35 countries around the world.

The company growth and the success of its product are the result of a precise strategy focused on quality rather than quantity, investments in R & D, the use of the best materials, advanced technology and a modern, well-organized facility. All workplaces are air-conditioned.
Developed and improved over the years, the company’s quality system was awarded
ISO 9002 certification by the Italian Mercantile Registry.

The most advanced IT together with a powerful, refined 3D software have been introduced in 2000. Today, the entire range of prototypes, moulds, of full size and scale models are produced using CNC technology (computer numerical control) machines, which guarantee the sharpest precision.

Future is already there at ZAR-FORMENTI thanks to the research and development of cutting edge, nvironmental-friendly materials and production practices.

 

WATCH AND FEEL QUALITY

WATCH AND FEEL QUALITY

Quality of life on board: space, comfort and safety are the result of great attention to details: grab-handles for all passengers, no projections that could cause injuries, water-tight seals, vent wing on the windscreen, ergonomic seats, modular lay-out of spaces. 

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Quality manufacture: all details taken care of down to the smallest parts: double joint covers on the pneumatic elements, seals under metal parts, self-locking screws and nuts (no tear-off rivets). Top quality materials and meticulous workmanship.

PROJECT & TECHNOLOGY

PROJECT & TECHNOLOGY

Maths calculations, simulations, the definition of water lines take shape in the model of the hull.
The result is the fi rst boat prototype, which is tested and improved until it reaches the standards of the project: safety, comfort and performance, in order.
Tests are carried out in the most different sea and weather conditions: the results help to defi ne the space and the volume of the deck, which must be manufactured according to the barycenter
as well as the static and dynamic balance of the boat under any condition and at any speed.

Once the virtual project is perfectly defined, huge five axis milling machines with computer numerical control (CNC) give shape to the real boat: cut
after cut they drill, plane and refi ne a big piece of a particular resin called “chocolate”.

Through an accurate polishing, the magic touch of handwork finishes up the fi nal prototype, from which the moulds will be obtained.
Once the prototype is fi nished and the moulds are ready, it is the turn of the boatyard: moulding, tubulars, gluing, scuttlebutts, pillows.

A skilled production management takes control in order to balance refined craftsmanship with advanced technology.

It is the birth of a new ZAR.

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COATED FABRIC

COATED FABRIC

For the construction of the rubberized parts of ZAR boats, Cantiere Formenti exclusively uses ORCA® products from Pennel Industries: “High-Tenacity” polyester fabric with CSM (chlorosulfonated polyethylene) and CR (polychloroprene) coatings.
The tubular elements are made with internal and external butt straps and the junction between them and the hull is double for the entire perimeter.

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Ultra violet light resistance
Thanks to the exceptional characteristics of its outer layer which
protects from ageing, ORCA® offers a wide range of light fast colours.
 fuoco

Fire resistance
Thanks to its rubber base, the ORCA® product retains all of its properties even when accidentally exposed to heat..
abrasione

Abrasion resistance
The chemical formula of the CSM layer makes ORCA® very abrasion resistent.
idrocarburi

Hydrocarbon resistance
Thanks to its outstanding quality and performance, ORCA® is highly recommended for work boats.
tubolare

Tubolar repairs
Like an air chamber, ORCA® is easily repaired by siple gluing.
meccaniche

Mechanical resistance
The combination of a high tenacity fabric and an outstanding coating,gives ORCA® a very high level of mechanical resistance.
intemperie

Extreme condition resistance
The ORCA® product, intended for the leisure, professional, or military markets, meets the highest requirements for safe navigation in
the most extreme conditions.

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THE HULL

THE HULL

The hull size is the most important parameter among all design elements to determine the navigation quality of a R.I.B. (Rigid Infl atable Boat).
Because of the tubular absence and the transom moved backwards till the stern end, all the ZAR models are equipped with a quite longer hull than all the other traditional R.I.B. of the same overall length.
As you can see in the below plans, all ZAR models must be compared with quite longer R.I.B. to find the same hull length.
Moreover, the absence of the tubular element in the bow (International patent) has made it possible to build hulls with a very deep V and to obtain models which perform very well under any sailing conditions.
The lateral tunnels (another patent) increase the lift at high speed, thus sailing is more comfortable under any sea conditions.


Carena

carena
ROOM ON BOARD

ROOM ON BOARD

The originality of the "Zar project" - boasting 4 international patents - blends and enhances characteristics that are often at odds with each other.
The “Zar project” uniqueness - boasting 4 international patents – blends and enhances characteristics that are often at odds with each other.
The absence of a tubular element at the bow creates a lot of extra room, also making it possible to optimize the shape of hull and deck.
At fi rst sight, the result is an unparalleled living comfort and unique design.
What in many cases only consists of a bench or little more has been transformed into a “lounge” through drastic
redesigning of the stern section and relocation of the engine, an extension of the seats over the tubular sections,
modular backrests and cushions.
The promise of on-board quality of life and boat fl exibility, which has guided the “ZAR project” since the very first stroke of the designer’s pencil, has been kept and turned to reality.

Spazio a Bordo
ZAR BY FACE COMPOSITI

ZAR BY FACE COMPOSITI

RICERCA ED INNOVAZIONE

  

FACE-FIBRE: fibre naturali compatibili con qualsiasi tipo di resina
creato per offrire una reale alternativa alla fibra di vetro
semplicità d’uso e pulizia nei processi produttivi


CORECORK: agglomerato di sughero ideale per compositi in sandwich
adattabile a superfici complesse e a doppia curvatura
riciclabile fin dalle sue prime fasi produttive


BIRESIN CR83: resina epossidica priva di stirolo, ammine di natura aromatica furfurylalcool e fenoli, sostanze notoriamente riconosciute
aggressive e nocive per la salute appositamente ingegnerizzata per i processi di infusi

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PRODUZIONE SOSTENIBILE

  

TECNOLOGIA DI INFUSIONE SOTTOVUOTO
Contenuta produzione dei materiali di scarto • Abbattimento delle emissioni in ambiente di esalazioni tossiche • Pulizia dell’ambiente lavorativo • Limitato contatto dell’operatore con resine • Migliori caratteristiche meccaniche del manufatto finito

 

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