Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 340 R 2009 vs Zodiac Zoom SP 450 ALU 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 340 R 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Zoom SP 450 ALU 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 — 25 hp for the Zodiac 340 R 2009 and 40 hp for the Zodiac Zoom SP 450 ALU 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 Zoom SP 450 ALU 2013 is rated for 8 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 Zoom SP 450 ALU 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Zoom SP 450 ALU 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 14,8 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
ModelZoom SP 450 ALU
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet11.17
Length - Feet14.75
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 9 in. (4.5 m)
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Meters4.5
Length overall - Inches134
Length overall - Inches177
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 4 in. (1.92 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches76
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail212 lbs. (96 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg96.16
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.212
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.9 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]11 ft. 5 in. (3.48 m)
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
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower30 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,543 lbs. (700 kg)
Maximum capacity2,205 lbs. (1,000 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people8
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)