Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2008 vs Zodiac Medline III 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2008 against a deep vee Zodiac Medline III 2010 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 III 2010 measures 24,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2008 at 12,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline III 2010 tips the scales at 3 087 lbs — 2 924 lbs less than the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2008 at 163 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 250 hp, the Zodiac Medline III 2010 has a 215-hp advantage over the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2008's 35-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 Medline III 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 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 Medline III 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline III 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 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.
General Boat Info
ModelClassic Mark 2C ST
ModelMedline III
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail163 lbs. (74 kg)
Weight - Detail3,087 lbs. (1,400 kg)
Weight - kg73.94
Weight - kg1400.24
Weight - lbs.163
Weight - lbs.3087
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. (1.83 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. (.92 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters3.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m) Inside Length: 8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches15
Length overall - Inches288
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches118
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard8 hp (6 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (26 kW) Recommended Maximum: 25 hp (19 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRear:46.5 gal. (176 l) Bow: 44.4 gal. (168 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46.5
Performance
Maximum speed measure31 mph (50 km/h)
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed53 mph (85 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,653 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum capacity2,866 - 3,858 lbs. (1,300 - 1,750 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people8 / 15
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)