Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 340 DL 2009 vs Zodiac Classic Mark 2C HD 2008 — A Close Look at Two Inflatable Non Rigids
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 340 DL 2009 and the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C HD 2008 are inflatable non rigid designs with 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 — 30 hp for the Zodiac 340 DL 2009 and 35 hp for the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C HD 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 Classic Mark 2C HD 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac 340 DL 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 2C HD 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C HD 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 12,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 340 DL 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
Model340 DL
ModelClassic Mark 2C HD
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet11.17
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m) Inside Length: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Inches134
Length overall - Inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail169 lbs. (77 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg76.66
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.169
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. (.92 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp (23 kW)
Engine max35 hp (26 kW) Recommended Maximum: 25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard8 hp (6 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,333 lbs. (605 kg)
Maximum capacity1,653 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6
Performance
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measure31 mph (50 km/h)