Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 250 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2008 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 250 2009 and the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2008 are inflatable rigid designs with rigid 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 40 hp, the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2008 has a 32-hp advantage over the Zodiac 250 2009's 8-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 Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac 250 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2008 has a documented top speed of 33 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 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 250 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model25
ModelYachtline Deluxe 380 DL
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet8.17
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m) Inside Length: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m)
Length overall - Meters2.49
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Inches98
Length overall - Inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail485 lbs. (220 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg219.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.485
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max8 hp (6 kW)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW) Recommended Maximum: 30 hp (23 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard20 hp (15 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity838 lbs. (380 kg)
Maximum capacity1,620 lbs. (735 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people5
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed33 mph (54 km/h)