Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 260 S 2009 vs Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 260 S 2009 against a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 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 250 hp, the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 has a 242-hp advantage over the Zodiac 260 S 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 N-ZO 690 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac 260 S 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 N-ZO 690 2012 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 has a documented top speed of 52 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 260 S 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 N-ZO 690 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 22,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 260 S 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet8.5
Length - Feet22.92
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m)
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Inches102
Length overall - Inches275
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.22 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches126
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,512 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.333
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 11 in. (6.37 m) inside length
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max8 hp (6 kW)
Engine maxMono: 250 hp (186 kW) Bi: 2 @ 150 hp (2 @ 110 kW)
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105.7 gal. (400 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105.7
Operational Info
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 - 3,357 lbs. (999 - 1,524 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people5 / 12
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 6
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed52 mph (83 km/h)