Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2012 vs Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2012 vs Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 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 115 hp, the Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 has a 75-hp advantage over the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2012'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 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2012 has a documented top speed of 34 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Classic Mark 2 ST 2012 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 Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 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
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelClassic Mark 2 ST
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. (1.83 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail183 lbs. (83 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg83.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.183
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail3 ft. (0.92 m) inside width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]9 ft. 8 in. (2.95 m) inside length
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet13.75
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches165
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 3 + 1
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Performance
Maximum speed34 mph (54 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,852 lbs. (840 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower