Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 310 R 2009 vs Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 310 R 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 2013 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 15 hp for the Zodiac 310 R 2009 and 25 hp for the Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac 310 R 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 Classic Mark I Solid 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 2013 has a documented top speed of 28 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 11,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 310 R 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
Model310 R
ModelClassic Mark I Solid
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet10.17
Length - Feet11.5
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Inches122
Length overall - Inches138
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 3 in. (1.61 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches63
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail134 lbs. (61 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg60.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.134
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 6 in. (0.77 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Engine max25 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower6 - 20 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,294 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacity1,301 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 5 in. (0.42 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed28 mph (45 km/h)