Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 340 DL 2009 vs Zodiac Pro Open 550 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac 340 DL 2009 against a deep vee Zodiac Pro Open 550 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 120 hp, the Zodiac Pro Open 550 2013 has a 90-hp advantage over the Zodiac 340 DL 2009's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Pro Open 550 2013 is rated for 11 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 Pro Open 550 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Pro Open 550 2013 has a documented top speed of 45 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Pro Open 550 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 340 DL 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro Open 550 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 18,1 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
ModelPro Open 55
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet11.17
Length - Feet18.08
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches134
Length overall - Inches217
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail970 lbs. (440 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg439.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.97
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]11 ft. (3.35 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max30 hp (23 kW)
Engine max120 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower60 - 90 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,333 lbs. (605 kg)
Maximum capacity3,197 lbs. (1,450 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people11
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 10 in. (0.57 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes5 airtight compartments
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed45 mph (72 km/h)