Zodiac 690 2009 boat specs
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Zodiac 690 2009
2009
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Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 boat specs
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Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011
2011
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Zodiac 690 2009 vs Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 690 2009 against a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 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 — 250 hp for the Zodiac 690 2009 and 250 hp for the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011. 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac 690 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 690 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 690 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 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
MakeZodiac
MakeZodiac
Model69
ModelN-ZO 69
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet22.92
Length - Feet22.92
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m)
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Inches275
Length overall - Inches275
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.22 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches126
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,512 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.333
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine maxMono: 250 hp (186 kW) Bi: 2 @ 150 hp (110 kW)
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105.7 gal. (400 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105.7
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,357 lbs. (1,524 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 - 3,357 lbs. (999 - 1,524 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people5 / 12
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed52 mph (83 km/h)

Zodiac 690 2009 vs Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Zodiac 690 2009 or the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011?
The Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 is the longer of the two at 22,9 feet overall. The Zodiac 690 2009 comes in at 22,9 feet, making it roughly 0,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Zodiac 690 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Zodiac 690 2009 and Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Zodiac 690 2009 and the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 are built by Zodiac. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.