Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Classic Mark I ALU 2013 vs Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Classic Mark I ALU 2013 vs Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp 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 250 hp, the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 has a 225-hp advantage over the Zodiac Classic Mark I ALU 2013's 25-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 Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Classic Mark I ALU 2013 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Classic Mark I ALU 2013 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 I ALU
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 3 in. (1.61 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail141 lbs. (64 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg63.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.141
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 6 in. (0.77 m) inside
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet11.5
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches138
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 5 in. (0.42 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Horsepower6 - 20 hp recommended
Horsepower250 hp
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Performance
Maximum speed28 mph (45 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,301 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower