Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2010 vs Zodiac Medline IV 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2010 against a deep vee Zodiac Medline IV 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Zodiac Medline IV 2011 measures 27,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 14,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2010 at 13,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline IV 2011 tips the scales at 3 527 lbs — 3 445 lbs less than the Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2010 at 82 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Zodiac Medline IV 2011 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Medline IV 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Medline IV 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline IV 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelBayrunner Pro Series
ModelMedline IV
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m)
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inches118
Weight - Detail820 lbs. (371.9 kg)
Weight - Detail3,527 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Weight - kg371.95
Weight - kg1599.82
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.3527
Length - Feet13.75
Length - Feet27.92
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Inches165
Length overall - Inches335
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105.7 gal. (400 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105.7
Engine maxnot available
Engine max350 hp (262 kW)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter2 ft. (0.6 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed57 mph (91 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,538 - 4,696 lbs. (1,605 - 2,130 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 / 15