Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 340 R 2009 vs Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 340 R 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 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 — 25 hp for the Zodiac 340 R 2009 and 40 hp for the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 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 2 ST 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac 340 R 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 has a documented top speed of 33 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 13,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 340 R 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model340 R
ModelClassic Mark 2 ST
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet11.17
Length - Feet13
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) Inside Length: 9 ft. 8 in. (2.95 m)
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Inches134
Length overall - Inches165
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail182 lbs. (83 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg82.55
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.182
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. (.92 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW) Recommended Maximum: 30 hp (23 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard10 hp (8 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,543 lbs. (700 kg)
Maximum capacity1,853 lbs. (840 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people7
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed33 mph (54 km/h)