Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 vs Zodiac Zoom 310 Aero 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 vs Zodiac Zoom 310 Aero 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Zodiac Zoom 310 Aero 2007 tops out at 6 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 Zoom 310 Aero 2007 caps at 4. 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 Zoom 310 Aero 2007 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
Model420 TC4
ModelZoom 310 Aero
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet13.67
Length - Feet1
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Meters4.17
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Inches164
Length overall - Inches122
Beamnot available
Beam4 ft. 11 in. (1.50 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches59
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail64 lbs. (29 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg29.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.64
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max6 hp (5 kW) - 10 hp (8 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,212 lbs. (550 kg)
Maximum capacityPayload: 882 lbs. (400 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people4