Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 310 R 2009 vs Zodiac Classic Mark II C Solid 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 310 R 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Classic Mark II C 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 35 hp for the Zodiac Classic Mark II C 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 II C Solid 2013 is rated for 6 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 II C Solid 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Classic Mark II C Solid 2013 has a documented top speed of 31 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Classic Mark II C Solid 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 12,5 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 II C Solid
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet10.17
Length - Feet12.5
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Inches122
Length overall - Inches15
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. (1.83 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches72
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail163 lbs. (74 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg73.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.163
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail3 ft. (0.92 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m) inside length
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 max35 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower8 - 25 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,294 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacity1,653 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed31 mph (50 km/h)