Matching a inflatable non rigid Mercury 330 Ocean Runner 2008 against a inflatable rigid Mercury 350 Amanzi 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Mercury 350 Amanzi 2009 measures 11,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Mercury 330 Ocean Runner 2008 at 1,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Mercury 330 Ocean Runner 2008 tips the scales at 187 lbs — 183 lbs more than the Mercury 350 Amanzi 2009 at 4 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 15 hp for the Mercury 330 Ocean Runner 2008 and 30 hp for the Mercury 350 Amanzi 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Mercury 350 Amanzi 2009 comes in at 0 lbs per hp versus 13 lbs per hp for the Mercury 330 Ocean Runner 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.