Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 470 DL 2009 vs Zodiac Classic Mark I ALU 2013 — 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 I ALU 2013 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 65-hp advantage over the Zodiac Classic Mark I ALU 2013's 25-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 I ALU 2013 caps at 5. 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.
The Zodiac Classic Mark I ALU 2013 has a documented top speed of 28 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
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 I ALU 2013 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
Model470 DL
ModelClassic Mark I ALU
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15.42
Length - Feet11.5
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches138
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 3 in. (1.61 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches63
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail141 lbs. (64 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg63.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.141
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 6 in. (0.77 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
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 max25 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower6 - 20 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,083 lbs. (945 kg)
Maximum capacity1,301 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 5 in. (0.42 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed28 mph (45 km/h)