Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 vs Zodiac Zoom 400 SR 2008 — A Close Look at Two Inflatable Rigids
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 and the Zodiac Zoom 400 SR 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 Zoom 400 SR 2008 tops out at 30 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 Zoom 400 SR 2008 is rated for 7 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 Zoom 400 SR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Zoom 400 SR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 13,0 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
ModelZoom 400 SR
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet13.67
Length - Feet13
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters4.17
Length overall - Meters3.99
Length overall - Inches164
Length overall - Inches157
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail254 lbs. (115 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg115.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.254
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4
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 maxnot available
Engine max30 hp (22 kW) - 40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,212 lbs. (550 kg)
Maximum capacityPayload: 1,698 lbs. (770 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7