Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 12 Man 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2010 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 12 Man 2009 and the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2010 are inflatable rigid designs with inflatable construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Zodiac 12 Man 2009 has a 30-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2010's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac 12 Man 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2010 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 12 Man 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2010 has a documented top speed of 37 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 12 Man 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 17,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model12 Man
ModelYachtline Deluxe 420 DL
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet17.17
Length - Feet13.75
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Inches206
Length overall - Inches165
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail602 lbs. (273 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg273.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.602
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (68 kW)
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail15 gal. (57 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters56.78
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,535 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum capacity1,874 lbs. (850 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed37 mph (60 km/h)