Zima Proves You Don't Need Millions To Live and Travel With Family Aboard a Yacht

That's right, folks, for $375K (€346K at current exchange rates) per person, you and seven other family members or friends can take their first steps toward owning their own boat, and not just any boat, but Zima, a yacht that was completed just last year, in 2023, and which is now up for sale.

Oh, and just so that we're on the same page, this puppy is completed by the one and only Mengi Yay, a shipyard operating out of Turkey for over 60 years. From utilitarian boats and vessels to sloops, speedboats, and superyachts, this crew has the know-how and devoted hands to do it all.

As for the Zima, it's one of the custom versions this shipyard has to offer, and one reason why the price for this baby is set at €2,750,000 ($2,986,000 at current exchange rates). But beyond that, it's all about lifestyle, capabilities, and performance, so get ready to call up your friends and family, as this one may just have a new home.

Now, Zima is one of the smaller craft Mengi Yay is known for spitting out, but because it's been designed for more than just short vacations - it's able to support life at sea for longer than average periods of time - and is equipped with spaces like a complete kitchen, it's perfect for those looking to switch up their lifestyle. Oh, it's even ready with some rather eco-friendly gear, too.

First, let's get acquainted with the exterior of this bugger and all that starts off with a wood epoxy hull. This is reason number two why Zima, although fit for multiple guests and filled with the necessities of life, is priced as low as it is. Don't worry; this sort of hull-building technique has been used for years and has no problem handling all 19 knots (22 mph) of Zima's top speed.

From here, Mengi Yay comes in with a superstructure, which also sits atop the main lounge, and above that, a sun deck and hardtop bimini. This is also the space where we'll be grilling it up during the most amazing lunches or dinners and soaking up some sun with a mimosa in hand.

If you want to escape the heat, hide under the bimini for some shade or head down to the main lunge. While the main deck invites us to relax in a large yet minimalist lounge, the very front of the ship includes yet another outdoor area where two-legged and sun-loving lizards (humans) can crisp up to their liking.

Inside the Zima, don't expect the most lavish main saloon or entertainment center - there's room for you to bring your own touch of lifestyle - but expect staterooms to be clean-cut, minimalist, and ready to take a load off your bones. If you've ever taken a nap or slept on a boat, you know what that motion of the ocean does to us humans; it feels like being rocked to sleep as an adult.

In all, four staterooms are available, and by the looks of things, you and your family will need to draw straws for the best room. My personal favorite is the forward bedroom, fitted with a seating space that wraps around the entire room; something about the motion of the ocean.

Aside from those essentials, I mentioned that this puppy is designed for prolonged living out at sea, and to do that, allow me to point out that the galley is fitted with all the features you'd need, including a four-burner top, sink and running water, massive fridge with water dispenser, and even an ice maker.

I also said something about Zima being rather eco-friendly, and that's true. While it may not seem like much, the hardtop bimini set on the upper deck is covered in solar panels. It's not clear just how much energy is generated, but some solar energy is better than none, and with a full battery pack, eight hours of "silent operations" are possible.

As a possible future owner, it should also help to know a bit about the Zima's engines. Having only been launched in 2023, you can imagine that the owner didn't have much time to rack up a bunch of miles on this puppy. Secondly, the engines are all still under warranty, so if you end up buying this bugger and something goos 'poof,' you're still set. Engine aside, even the ship itself is still under the shipyard's warranty, so clearly, it's not being sold because there's something wrong with it.

Thinking you need millions to get your hands on a more elevated and free lifestyle? Zima proves otherwise.