Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 650 2009 vs Zodiac ProJet 350 2008 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 650 2009 and the Zodiac ProJet 350 2008 are inflatable 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 175 hp, the Zodiac 650 2009 has a 77-hp advantage over the Zodiac ProJet 350 2008's 98-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 650 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Zodiac ProJet 350 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 650 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 650 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 21,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac ProJet 350 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m) Inside Length: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches138
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail661 lbs. (350 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg299.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.661
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. 1 in. (.95 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max98 hp (73 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,527 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people4
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed45 mph (73 km/h)