Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 470 DL 2009 vs Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac 470 DL 2009 against a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 has a 210-hp advantage over the Zodiac 470 DL 2009's 90-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 N-ZO 760 2013 caps at 7. 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 N-ZO 760 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 470 DL 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 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 N-ZO 760 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15.42
Length - Feet24.92
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches299
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. (3.04 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches12
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max90 hp (68 kW)
Engine max300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,083 lbs. (945 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum people7 / 18 (B / C)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2,759 lbs. (1,256 kg) Cat B 4,524 lbs. (2,052 kg) Cat C
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes6 airtight compartments