Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 650 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline 380 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 650 2009 against a modified vee Zodiac Yachtline 380 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 175 hp, the Zodiac 650 2009 has a 135-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline 380 2013's 40-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 Yachtline 380 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 650 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline 380 2013 has a documented top speed of 34 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Yachtline 380 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 650 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 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 Yachtline 380 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet12.5
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches15
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail481 lbs. (218 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg218.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.481
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (0.86 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max40 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower20 - 30 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,527 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Maximum capacity1,620 lbs. (735 kg)
Maximum people13
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3 airtight compartments
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed34 mph (54 km/h)