Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Bayrunner 500 2013 vs Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Zodiac Bayrunner 500 2013 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 230-hp advantage over the Zodiac Bayrunner 500 2013's 70-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 Bayrunner 500 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Bayrunner 500 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Bayrunner 500 2013 has a documented top speed of 41 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. 8 in. (0.5 m) on the Zodiac Bayrunner 500 2013 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 Bayrunner 500 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 15,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBayrunner 5
ModelN-ZO 76
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.04 m)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches12
Weight - Detail507 lbs. (230 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg229.97
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.507
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m) inside
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m) inside width
Length [deck]11 ft. 1 in. (3.38 m)
Length [deck]20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length - Feet15.42
Length - Feet24.92
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches299
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Number of tubes5 airtight compartments
Number of tubes6 airtight compartments
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower50 - 70 hp recommended
Horsepower250 hp recommended
Engine max70 hp
Engine max300 hp
Performance
Maximum speed41 mph (66 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,337 lbs. (1,060 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
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