Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 300 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2011 — A Close Look at Two Inflatable Rigids
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 300 2009 and the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2011 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 50 hp, the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Zodiac 300 2009's 10-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 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac 300 2009 caps at 4. 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2011 has a documented top speed of 34 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 12,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 300 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model3
ModelYachtline Deluxe 380 DL
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet9.83
Length - Feet12.5
Length overall - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Inches118
Length overall - Inches15
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail481 lbs. (218 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg218.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.481
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp (8 kW)
Engine max50 hp (38 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail9.2 gal. (35 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters34.07
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9.2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum capacity1,620 lbs. (735 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed34 mph (54 km/h)