Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 420 DL 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac 420 DL 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 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 — 50 hp for the Zodiac 420 DL 2009 and 40 hp for the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 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 420 DL 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 420 DL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2008 has a documented top speed of 33 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 420 DL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 13,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 380 DL 2008 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
Model420 DL
ModelYachtline Deluxe 380 DL
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet13.75
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m) Inside Length: 7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m)
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Inches165
Length overall - Inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail485 lbs. (220 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg219.99
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.485
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (38 kW)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW) Recommended Maximum: 30 hp (23 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard20 hp (15 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,873 lbs. (850 kg)
Maximum capacity1,620 lbs. (735 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed33 mph (54 km/h)