Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 vs Zodiac Medline II 2008 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 and the Zodiac Medline II 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 Medline II 2008 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac 420 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 420 TC4 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Medline II 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 TC4 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 13,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Medline II 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 TC4
ModelMedline II
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet13.67
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m) Inside Length: 16 ft. 3 in. (4.95)
Length overall - Meters4.17
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches164
Length overall - Inches236
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,432 lbs. (650 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg649.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1432
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 - Meters6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
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 standard115 hp (87 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp (113 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,212 lbs. (550 kg)
Maximum capacity2,425 lbs. (cat B), 3,417 lbs. (cat C), 1,100 lbs. (Cat B), 1,550 lbs. (Cat C)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 (Cat B), 11 (Cat C)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed46 mph (74 km/h)