Zin Boats Z2R carbon-fibre electric runabout underway

Overview

Limited-production carbon runabout with a new high-output drive

Zin Boats has returned the carbon-fibre Z2R runabout in a limited custom-production programme, now advertising a 400 hp electric motor.

Year

2026

Boat Type

Custom Electric Runabout

Propulsion

Electric Inboard

Location

USA

About the Z2R

The Zin Z2R is a compact carbon-fibre electric runabout from Seattle-based Zin Boats. Earlier Z2R material described a roughly 20-foot, four-seat boat with a 66 kW drive and 40 kWh battery, but the manufacturer’s current page announces a substantially different limited-production version with a 400 hp motor and custom specification. That change makes old speed, range, weight and battery figures unreliable for the boat now being offered. The carbon construction and clean runabout layout remain central to the model, while the new output moves it into a much higher performance class. Zin does not publish a full current technical table, so buyers should treat the present page as an invitation to commission a custom boat rather than a fixed catalogue model. A detailed build sheet and sea-trial protocol are essential before comparing it with production boats.

Best For

Custom-yacht clients seeking a compact carbon electric tender
Experienced buyers prepared to specify and validate a bespoke high-output powertrain

Performance in Context

The current official page advertises a 400 hp motor but does not publish present speed, range, displacement or battery capacity. Earlier 35-mph and 100-mile figures belonged to a different lower-power specification and are not carried forward here.

Battery and Charging

Zin does not disclose the current Z2R battery or charging system on the public product page. The contract should define usable capacity, AC and DC charge rates, connector, cooling, shore requirements and battery warranty.

Availability and Pricing

Zin says it is building a limited number of custom Z2R runabouts at a standard-boat cost of $295,000. Contact the company directly for build slots, deposit terms, propulsion specification, options, certification and delivery.