Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 vs Zodiac FC 580 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 vs Zodiac FC 580 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Zodiac FC 580 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008's 40-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 Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac FC 580 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 13,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac FC 580 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelClassic Mark 2 ST
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail182 lbs. (83 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg82.55
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.182
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. (.92 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet13
Length - Feet20
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) Inside Length: 9 ft. 8 in. (2.95 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches165
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard10 hp (8 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max40 hp (30 kW) Recommended Maximum: 30 hp (23 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeEvinrude
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Performance
Maximum speed33 mph (54 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,853 lbs. (840 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower