Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Bayrunner 550 2013 vs Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Bayrunner 550 2013 vs Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 has a 210-hp advantage over the Zodiac Bayrunner 550 2013's 40-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 550 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Bayrunner 550 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Bayrunner 550 2013 has a documented top speed of 42 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Bayrunner 550 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Bayrunner 550 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 18,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 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
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelBayrunner 55
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 3 in. (2.2 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail694 lbs. (315 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg314.79
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.694
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.2 m) inside
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes5 airtight compartments
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Horsepower40 - 90 hp recommended
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Performance
Maximum speed42 mph (68 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,535 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower