Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Bayrunner Series 2012 vs Zodiac Medline IV 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac Bayrunner Series 2012 against a deep vee Zodiac Medline IV 2012 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 Zodiac Medline IV 2012 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac Bayrunner Series 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Zodiac Medline IV 2012 has a documented top speed of 57 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Medline IV 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Bayrunner Series 2012 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: The Zodiac Medline IV 2012 at 27,9 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Zodiac Bayrunner Series 2012 at 13,8 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
ModelBayrunner Series
ModelMedline IV
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet13.75
Length - Feet27.92
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches118
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,527 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1599.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3527
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]24 ft. 5 in. (7.45 m) inside length
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Inchesnot available
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)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 7
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