Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2010 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2010 at 13,8 ft versus Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 at 13,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 tips the scales at 551 lbs — 368 lbs less than the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2010 at 183 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 40 hp for the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2010 and 50 hp for the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2010 comes in at 5 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Top speed is rated at 37 mph for the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 and 34 mph for the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2010.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 13,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.