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The ZEN50, designed and produced by ZEN Yachts, has been honoured with the coveted Gussies 2023 award in the Electric Production Boat category for vessels over 8 meters (26 feet). MEL Composites is proud to announce its role in the production of the ZEN50 as the main composite material supplier and infusion technical advisor.
The ZEN50, a zero-emission solar and wind-powered blue water catamaran, represents a groundbreaking leap in sustainable boating technology with advanced composites enabling the ability to sail continuously at cruising speeds of 6 to 10 knots, without requiring any fuel onboard.
MEL Composites supplied the vinylester resins, carbon fibres and Corecell foam for the 50’ (15.7m) catamaran. MEL & ZEN teams worked alongside to define the critical details for the build, including mechanical testing of sample laminates, and specifying the bespoke CNC cut core kits and process set-up for infusion.