Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 310 S 2009 vs Zodiac Classic Mark II C Solid 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 310 S 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 S 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 S 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 S 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 S
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 materialRigid inflatable
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 capacity1,323 lbs. (600 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)