Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 vs Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2012 — 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 Pro 20 Man 2012 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 20 Man 2012 tops out at 300 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 Pro 20 Man 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2012 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2012 has a documented top speed of 57 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 27,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model420 TC4
ModelPro 20 Man
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet13.67
Length - Feet27.92
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.17
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Inches164
Length overall - Inches335
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches118
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,976 lbs. (1,350 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1349.89
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2976
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 5 in. (7.45 m) inside length
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105.8 gal (400 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105.8
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp (225 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,212 lbs. (550 kg)
Maximum capacity4,520 - 6,173 lbs. (2,050 - 2,800 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people10 / 2
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter2 ft. (0.6 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 7
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed57 mph (91 km/h)