Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 310 R 2009 vs Zodiac Zoom SP 350 ALU 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 310 R 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Zoom SP 350 ALU 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 20 hp for the Zodiac Zoom SP 350 ALU 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 Zoom SP 350 ALU 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 Zoom SP 350 ALU 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Zoom SP 350 ALU 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
ModelZoom SP 350 ALU
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. 8 in. (1.72 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail143 lbs. (65 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg64.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.143
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.83 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 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 max20 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower15 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,294 lbs. (587 kg)
Maximum capacity1,433 lbs. (650 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)