Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 690 2009 vs Zodiac ProJet 420 TC4 2008 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac 690 2009 and the Zodiac ProJet 420 TC4 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 250 hp, the Zodiac 690 2009 has a 152-hp advantage over the Zodiac ProJet 420 TC4 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 690 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Zodiac ProJet 420 TC4 2008 caps at 6. 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 ProJet 420 TC4 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model69
ModelProJet 420 TC4
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet22.92
Length - Feet13
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) Inside Length: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Inches275
Length overall - Inches165
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail904 lbs. (410 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg410.05
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.904
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. 1 in. (.95 m )
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max98 hp (73 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,357 lbs. (1,524 kg)
Maximum capacity1,213 lbs. (550 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people6
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed40 mph (65 km/h)