Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 vs Zodiac Medline II 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 against a deep vee Zodiac Medline II 2011 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 II 2011 measures 19,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 6,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 at 13,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline II 2011 tips the scales at 1 521 lbs — 1 339 lbs less than the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2008 at 182 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Zodiac Medline II 2011 has a 110-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 Medline II 2011 caps at 5. 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 Medline II 2011 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 2 ST
ModelMedline II
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail182 lbs. (83 kg)
Weight - Detail1,521 lbs. (690 kg)
Weight - kg82.55
Weight - kg689.91
Weight - lbs.182
Weight - lbs.1521
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 - Feet19.67
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 - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.98 m)
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches165
Length overall - Inches236
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 max150 hp (112 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58.1 gal. (220 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58.1
Performance
Maximum speed33 mph (54 km/h)
Maximum speed46 mph (74 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,853 lbs. (840 kg)
Maximum capacity2,425 - 3,417 lbs. (1,100 - 1,550 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people5 / 11
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)