Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac AX 2 2012 vs Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac AX 2 2012 against a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 760 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 300 hp, the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 has a 297-hp advantage over the Zodiac AX 2 2012's 3-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 N-ZO 760 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac AX 2 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac AX 2 2012 has a documented top speed of 5 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Both are inflatable designs, which means they pack down for compact storage, can be carried in a bag, and are dramatically lighter than equivalent rigid hulls. The trade-off is setup time and the need to monitor tube pressure regularly. Tube diameter differs: 1 ft. 1 in. (0.32 m) on the Zodiac AX 2 2012 vs 2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m) on the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 — larger tubes generally mean more buoyancy and a drier, more stable ride.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac AX 2 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam3 ft. 9 in. (1.15 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.04 m)
Beam - Meters1.14
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches45
Beam - Inches12
Weight - Detail48.5 lbs. (22 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg22.23
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.48.5
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m) inside width
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m) inside width
Length [deck]4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m) inside length
Length [deck]20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length - Feet7.92
Length - Feet24.92
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters2.41
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Inches95
Length overall - Inches299
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 1 in. (0.32 m)
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 2
Number of tubes6 airtight compartments
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max3 hp (2.3 kW)
Engine max300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp recommended
Performance
Maximum speed5 mph (8 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity440.9 lbs. (200 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum people7 / 18 (B / C)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2,759 lbs. (1,256 kg) Cat B 4,524 lbs. (2,052 kg) Cat C