Custom Built/eigenbau Z-toon 5.50 Daysailer (2024) For sale

ÇA IRA is a 5.50-metre Z’TOON daysailer built in 2024 by LE GRAND LARGUE in Saint-Briac, France, and designed by renowned naval architect Guillaume Verdier in collaboration with Jeremy Palmer. Developed as a prototype, she features an integral lifting keel and has been customised for her owner, notably with a reduced mast height and sail area. Presented in near-new condition with very limited use, she reflects a modern and technical approach to small yacht design.

Constructed in plywood epoxy for the hull, deck, and superstructure, ÇA IRA combines lightness and structural integrity. With a displacement of 730 kg and 182 kg of ballast, she is designed for responsive handling. Her twin rudders and lifting centreboard further enhance control, while her compact dimensions (2.53 m beam and approximately 0.50 m draft) make her a versatile and accessible sailing platform.

Her rig includes an 8.80-metre aluminium mast and boom, stainless steel standing rigging, and DYNEEMA running rigging. She is equipped with a complete ALL PURPOSE sail set, including a 10.83 m² mainsail and an 8.07 m² self-tacking jib with furling system, offering a total sail area of 18.90 m² both upwind and downwind. Deck equipment includes two winches and six jammers, ensuring efficient sail handling.

Powered by a Honda outboard engine, ÇA IRA also comes with basic mooring equipment including a 7 kg anchor and 20 metres of chain. Transportable (trailer not included), she represents an innovative evolution in the small sailing yacht segment, combining performance with refined design and modern lines.

Special Features

- Prototype Z’TOON 5.50 designed by Guillaume Verdier & Jeremy Palmer
- Integral lifting keel for versatility and shallow draft access
- Lightweight construction (730 kg) ensuring dynamic sailing performance
- Twin rudder configuration for enhanced control and stability
- Aluminium mast and DYNEEMA running rigging for efficient handling
- Self-tacking jib with furling system for ease of use
- Transportable format, ideal for flexible cruising programs
- Near-new condition with very limited use since launch in 2024