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Z1 Boatis a brand of megayacht tenders manufactured in the United States. Most notably, the 23 foot sportsboat, with a V-hull design made of fiberglass or Carbon / Kevlar laminate schedule, with an inboard motor, foot controls, and side steering console. The speed boats are manufactured by Z1 Boats, Inc.

Boat Usage
It is used for sport fishing, water skiing, as a runabout, and as a tender on larger yachts.

Manufacturing
Although originally Z1 boats were manufactured in Florida, the current manufacturing facility is in Alabama. The boats are equipped with very powerful Mercury Marine engines, and Bravo series sterndrives.
 * All modern boats under twenty five feet manufactured for sale in the United States are required by law to have positive flotation so that a completely swamped boat will still float.

Current models
The current production model is the 23' Megayacht tender, winner of the 2003 Miami International Boat Show sexiest boat award.