Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 20 Man 2009 vs Zodiac Zoom 310 Solid 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 20 Man 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Zoom 310 Solid 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Zodiac 20 Man 2009 has a 285-hp advantage over the Zodiac Zoom 310 Solid 2013's 15-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 Zoom 310 Solid 2013 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Zodiac 20 Man 2009 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Zoom 310 Solid 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Zoom 310 Solid 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 20 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 Zoom 310 Solid 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 10,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 20 Man 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model20 Man
ModelZoom 310 Solid
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet27.92
Length - Feet10.17
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Inches335
Length overall - Inches122
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches61
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail121 lbs. (55 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg54.88
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.121
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 3 in. (0.68 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (225 kW)
Engine max15 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower10 - 15 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity6,172 lbs. (2,800 kg)
Maximum capacity1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 5 in. (0.44 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3 + 1 airtight compartments