Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 470 DL 2009 vs Zodiac Pro Touring 500 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac 470 DL 2009 against a deep vee Zodiac Pro Touring 500 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Zodiac 470 DL 2009 and 70 hp for the Zodiac Pro Touring 500 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Zodiac Pro Touring 500 2013 has a documented top speed of 41 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Pro Touring 500 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: Performance buyers should lean toward the Zodiac 470 DL 2009 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Zodiac Pro Touring 500 2013 with its 70-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
Model470 DL
ModelPro Touring 5
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15.42
Length - Feet15.42
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches185
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail507 lbs. (230 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg229.97
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.507
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]11 ft. 1 in. (3.38 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 max70 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower40 - 50 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,083 lbs. (945 kg)
Maximum capacity2,337 lbs. (1,060 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes5 airtight compartments
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed41 mph (66 km/h)