Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 530 DL 2009 vs Zodiac Medline II 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac 530 DL 2009 against a deep vee Zodiac Medline II 2012 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 150 hp, the Zodiac Medline II 2012 has a 35-hp advantage over the Zodiac 530 DL 2009's 115-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 530 DL 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Medline II 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 530 DL 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Medline II 2012 has a documented top speed of 46 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Medline II 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 530 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 530 DL 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Medline II 2012 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
Model530 DL
ModelMedline II
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet19.67
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.98 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches236
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,521 lbs. (690 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg689.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1521
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m) inside length
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (87 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58.1 gal. (220 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58.1
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,458 lbs. (1,115 kg)
Maximum capacity2,425 - 3,417 lbs. (1,100 - 1,550 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people5 / 11
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 5
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed46 mph (74 km/h)