Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2011 against a deep vee Zodiac Medline 500 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2011 at 13,8 ft versus Zodiac Medline 500 2013 at 16,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline 500 2013 tips the scales at 778 lbs — 696 lbs less than the Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2011 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 500 2013 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2011 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 500 2013 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2011 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 500 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Medline 500 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2011 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 Medline 500 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 16,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.