Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 350 TC4 2009 vs Zodiac Pro Open 550 2008 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 350 TC4 2009 and the Zodiac Pro Open 550 2008 are inflatable 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?
The Zodiac Pro Open 550 2008 tops out at 120 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac 350 TC4 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Pro Open 550 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Zodiac 350 TC4 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Pro Open 550 2008 has a documented top speed of 45 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro Open 550 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 350 TC4 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
Model350 TC4
ModelPro Open 55
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet11.42
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in. (5.25 m) Inside Length: 11 in. (3.35 m)
Length overall - Meters3.48
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches137
Length overall - Inches217
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] - Detail8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) Inside Width: 4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.25
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard60 hp (45 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max120 hp (90 kW) Recommended Maximum: 90 hp (68 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum capacity3,218 lbs. (1,460 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people11
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed45 mph (72 km/h)