Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Classic Mark 1 HD 2010 vs Zodiac IV 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Classic Mark 1 HD 2010 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac IV 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 350 hp, the Zodiac IV 2009 has a 325-hp advantage over the Zodiac Classic Mark 1 HD 2010's 25-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 IV 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Zodiac Classic Mark 1 HD 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac IV 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac IV 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Classic Mark 1 HD 2010 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
ModelClassic Mark 1 HD
ModelIV
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 3 in. (1.61 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail141 lbs. (64 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg63.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet11.5
Length - Feet27.92
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Inches138
Length overall - Inches335
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 5 in. (0.425 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine max350 hp (262 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed28 mph (45 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,301 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity4,695 lbs. (2,130 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people15