Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Bayrunner 650 2013 vs Zodiac FC 580 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Bayrunner 650 2013 vs Zodiac FC 580 2009 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Zodiac Bayrunner 650 2013 and 90 hp for the Zodiac FC 580 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac FC 580 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Bayrunner 650 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac FC 580 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Bayrunner 650 2013 has a documented top speed of 53 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Bayrunner 650 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac FC 580 2009 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 FC 580 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Bayrunner 650 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelBayrunner 65
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,257 lbs. (570 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg570.17
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1257
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m) inside
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter2 ft. (0.6 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes5 airtight compartments
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Horsepower90 - 150 hp recommended
Horsepower90 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeEvinrude
Performance
Maximum speed53 mph (85 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,249 lbs. (1,020 kg) Cat B 3,836 lbs. (1,740 kg) Cat C
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 15 (B / C)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower