Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 15 Man 2009 vs Zodiac N-ZO 600 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 15 Man 2009 against a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 600 2013 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Zodiac 15 Man 2009 and 150 hp for the Zodiac N-ZO 600 2013. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac 15 Man 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Zodiac N-ZO 600 2013 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 15 Man 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac N-ZO 600 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 15 Man 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 15 Man 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac N-ZO 600 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Feet19.67
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.99 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches236
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs. (930 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.205
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 6 in. (5.03 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (113 kW)
Engine max150 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 - 150 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,836 lbs. (1,740 kg)
Maximum capacity2,782 lbs. (1,262 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter2 ft. (0.6 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes6 airtight compartments