Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 850 2009 vs Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 850 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2008 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 350 hp, the Zodiac 850 2009 has a 315-hp advantage over the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2008's 35-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 850 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 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 850 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 850 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 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
Model85
ModelClassic Mark 2C ST
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet27.92
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m) Inside Length: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Inches335
Length overall - Inches15
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail163 lbs. (74 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg73.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.163
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. (.92 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max350 hp (262 kW)
Engine max35 hp (26 kW) Recommended Maximum: 25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard8 hp (6 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,696 lbs. (2,130 kg)
Maximum capacity1,653 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people6
Performance
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measure31 mph (50 km/h)