Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2011 vs Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2011 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Pro Open 850 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 measures 27,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2011 at 12,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 tips the scales at 3 749 lbs — 3 586 lbs less than the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2011 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 350 hp, the Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 has a 315-hp advantage over the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2011'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 Pro Open 850 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Classic Mark 2C ST 2011 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
ModelPro Open 85
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. (1.83 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail163 lbs. (74 kg)
Weight - Detail3,749 lbs. (1,700 kg)
Weight - kg73.94
Weight - kg1700.52
Weight - lbs.163
Weight - lbs.3749
Length - Feet12.5
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m) Inside Length: 24 ft. 5 in. (7.45 m)
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Inches15
Length overall - Inches335
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) Inside Width: 6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Engine max350 hp (261 kW) Recommended Maximum: 300 hp (225 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard250 hp (188 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed31 mph (50 km/h)
Maximum speed57 mph (91 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,654 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum capacity3,538 lbs. (cat B), 4,695 lbs. (cat C), 1,605 lbs. (cat B), 2,130 lbs. (cat C)
Maximum people6
Maximum people15 (cat B), 8 (cat C)