Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 470 DL 2009 vs Zodiac Classic Mark 2C HD 2008 — Which Inflatable Non Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 470 DL 2009 and the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C HD 2008 are inflatable non 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Zodiac 470 DL 2009 has a 55-hp advantage over the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C HD 2008's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac 470 DL 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C HD 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 470 DL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 470 DL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 15,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Classic Mark 2C HD 2008 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
Model470 DL
ModelClassic Mark 2C HD
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15.42
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m) Inside Length: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail169 lbs. (77 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg76.66
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.169
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. (.92 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (68 kW)
Engine max35 hp (26 kW) Recommended Maximum: 25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard8 hp (6 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,083 lbs. (945 kg)
Maximum capacity1,653 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people6
Performance
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measure31 mph (50 km/h)