Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Bayrunner 650 2013 vs Zodiac Mark II FR 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Zodiac Bayrunner 650 2013 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Mark II FR 2009 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 90 hp, the Zodiac Bayrunner 650 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the Zodiac Mark II FR 2009's 30-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 Mark II FR 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 Mark II FR 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 Mark II FR 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 Mark II FR 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 13,4 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
ModelBayrunner 65
ModelMark II FR
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
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 - Feet13.42
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 5 in. (4.1 m)
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Meters4.09
Length overall - Inches256
Length overall - Inches161
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
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
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max30 hp (23 kW)
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 capacity2,205 lbs. (1,000 kg)
Maximum people5 / 15 (B / C)
Maximum people6