Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 260 2009 vs Zodiac Pro 9 Man 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac 260 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Pro 9 Man 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 70 hp, the Zodiac Pro 9 Man 2008 has a 64-hp advantage over the Zodiac 260 2009's 6-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 Pro 9 Man 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac 260 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 Pro 9 Man 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Pro 9 Man 2008 has a documented top speed of 41 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro 9 Man 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 260 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 Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet8.5
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) Inside Length: 11 ft. 1 in. (3.38 m)
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches102
Length overall - Inches185
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail507 lbs. (230 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg229.97
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.507
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max6 hp (4.5 kW)
Engine max70 hp (53 kW) Recommended Maximum: 50 hp (38 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity816 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum capacity2,336 lbs. (1,060 kg)
Maximum people3 + 1
Maximum people9
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed41 mph (66 km/h)