Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 310 S 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008 — A Close Look at Two Inflatable Rigids
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 310 S 2009 and the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008 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?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 15 hp for the Zodiac 310 S 2009 and 25 hp for the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008. 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 Yachtline Rib 340R 2008 is rated for 5 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 Yachtline Rib 340R 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008 has a documented top speed of 34 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 11,0 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
ModelYachtline Rib 340R
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet10.17
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) Inside Length: 7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Inches122
Length overall - Inches134
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail167 lbs. (76 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg75.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.167
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.71 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 7 in. (.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard15 hp (12 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum capacity1,212 lbs. (550 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (.455 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed34 mph (55 km/h)