The Zeta Elle ZL 12 is a masterpiece of Italian engineering and design, offering a combination of style, performance, and luxury that is unparalleled in its class. Measuring 12 meters in length, this rib is crafted with precision and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth and exhilarating ride across the open waters. The yacht features an elegant GRP hull with a planning configuration, which enables it to glide effortlessly through the waves, providing both speed and stability. Powering this impressive vessel are inboard engines that deliver a cruising speed of 35 knots and a maximum speed of 50 knots, making it perfect for both leisurely cruises and thrilling adventures. Inside, the ZL 12 boasts a stylish and functional layout, accommodating up to 14 guests during the day and offering one luxurious cabin for overnight stays. The interior design, a showcase of modern elegance, is thoughtfully appointed with premium materials and state-of-the-art amenities, ensuring that guests enjoy comfort and relaxation. The exterior space is equally impressive, offering ample room for lounging and socializing, with a spacious sun deck and a sophisticated cockpit area. Designed by the renowned in-house team at Zeta Elle, the yacht reflects a deep understanding of maritime needs and aesthetics. With a competitive starting price, the Zeta Elle ZL 12 represents exceptional value in the luxury yacht market, appealing to discerning yacht enthusiasts who appreciate fine craftsmanship and performance.
Length
12.2M
Beam
4M
Draft
1.5M
Day Guests
14
Sleeping
2
Cabin
1
Crew
1
Cruise Speed
35KT
Max Speed
50KT
Fuel
1000L
Range
200NM
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta IPS D6 400
Option 1
2 x Volvo Penta IPS D6 600
Naval
Zeta Elle Design Team
Exterior
Zeta Elle Design Team
Interior
Zeta Elle Design Team
New Starting From
€2,800,000
High Price Brokerage
€2,400,000
Low Price Brokerage
€2,000,000
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Fifty knots is not a headline figure here. It is simply what she does.
Twin Volvo Penta IPS diesels, standard at 400 horsepower and optional up to 600, drive the ZL 12 to a 35 knot cruise with a 50 knot top speed in reserve. Pod drives keep manoeuvring precise at low speed, useful in a crowded anchorage, while the planing hull settles quickly onto a cruise that eats miles rather than fights them. A 1,000 litre tank supports a 200 nautical mile range, enough for a full day out and back from most Riviera bases with fuel to spare. At 6 tonnes dry, she carries her power lightly, and the result is a RIB that handles like one but rides with the composure of something considerably larger.
Her silhouette reads fast even tied up at the dock.
A 4.00 metre beam gives the ZL 12 real deck volume for a boat under 13 metres, and the Zeta Elle design team has used it to build a genuine bow sundeck ahead of the helm rather than a token cushion. Aft, a T-top framed bar structure anchors the social deck, its stainless steel accents catching the light against the tubes. A two seat dining table and a lockered sofa keep the layout practical for a full day of guests, and the shallow 1.5 metre draught means she tucks into coves that keep larger yachts anchored further out. Every line is drawn for speed first, comfort second, and the balance shows.
Below the T-top, the ZL 12 keeps a genuine promise: somewhere proper to sleep.
The single cabin centres on a queen size bed, finished in oak cabinetry with LED reading lights and a porthole for natural light. The bathroom carries a separated shower, sink and electric toilet, a specification more commonly found on yachts twice her size, and a water heater and autoclave system keep hot water running without a shore connection. A television completes a cabin built for an overnight stay rather than an afternoon nap. With a crew member aboard to handle lines and provisioning, an owner can genuinely leave the boat handling to someone else and simply enjoy the days, or the nights, she is built for.
Life on the ZL 12 happens outdoors, and the boat is built around that fact.
The bow sundeck stretches forward of the helm for guests who want sun and spray in equal measure, while the aft bar, complete with a 40 litre refrigerator and stereo system, turns the cockpit into the natural gathering point once the anchor is down. Hot and cold shower points mean swimmers come back aboard comfortably, and the lockered sofa keeps towels, fenders and gear out of sight rather than underfoot. Fourteen day guests can be aboard at once, more than most yachts her length allow, which makes her a genuinely sociable choice for a full day on the water rather than a boat built for two.
At 2.8 million euros, the ZL 12 sits at the top of Zeta Elle’s smaller RIB range, and the specification explains why.
She measures 12.2 metres on a 4.00 metre beam with a 1.5 metre draught and a dry weight of 6 tonnes. Standard twin Volvo Penta IPS D6 diesels rated at 400 horsepower can be upgraded to 600 horsepower pod drives, and a 1,000 litre fuel tank supports a 200 nautical mile range at a 35 knot cruise. Naval architecture, exterior and interior design all come from the in house Zeta Elle Design Team, with engineering handled by the Zeta Elle Engineering Department. For an owner who wants a fast, self sufficient tender to a larger yacht, or a standalone weekend boat with a crew berth included, the ZL 12 is a considered and thoroughly equipped choice.
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