Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2011 vs Zodiac Medline III 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2011 against a deep vee Zodiac Medline III 2010 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 III 2010 measures 24,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 10,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Bayrunner Pro Series 2011 at 13,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline III 2010 tips the scales at 3 087 lbs — 3 005 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 III 2010 tops out at 250 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 III 2010 is rated for 8 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 III 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline III 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,0 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.
General Boat Info
ModelBayrunner Pro Series
ModelMedline III
Model Year2011
Model Year201
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 - Detail3,087 lbs. (1,400 kg)
Weight - kg371.95
Weight - kg1400.24
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.3087
Length - Feet13.75
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches165
Length overall - Inches288
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 - DetailRear:46.5 gal. (176 l) Bow: 44.4 gal. (168 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46.5
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed53 mph (85 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,866 - 3,858 lbs. (1,300 - 1,750 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8 / 15