Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 230 2009 vs Zodiac Futura Mark 2C FR 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 230 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Futura Mark 2C FR 2008 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 25 hp, the Zodiac Futura Mark 2C FR 2008 has a 21-hp advantage over the Zodiac 230 2009's 4-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 Futura Mark 2C FR 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac 230 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 Futura Mark 2C FR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Futura Mark 2C FR 2008 has a documented top speed of 28 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Futura Mark 2C FR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 12,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 230 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
Model23
ModelFutura Mark 2C FR
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet7.58
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) Inside Length: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Meters2.31
Length overall - Meters3.71
Length overall - Inches91
Length overall - Inches146
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail159 lbs. (72 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg72.12
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.159
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.99 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kW) Recommended Maximum: 15 hp (12 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard8 hp (6 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity595 lbs. (270 kg)
Maximum capacity1,763 lbs. (800 kg)
Maximum people2 + 1
Maximum people5
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed28 mph (45 km/h)