Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 2013 vs Zodiac Medline IV 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 2013 against a deep vee Zodiac Medline IV 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 IV 2010 measures 27,9 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 16,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 2013 at 11,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline IV 2010 tips the scales at 3 527 lbs — 3 393 lbs less than the Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 2013 at 134 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 Medline IV 2010 has a 325-hp advantage over the Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 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 Medline IV 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 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 Medline IV 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline IV 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Classic Mark I Solid 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
ModelClassic Mark I Solid
ModelMedline IV
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 3 in. (1.61 m)
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inches118
Weight - Detail134 lbs. (61 kg)
Weight - Detail3,527 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Weight - kg60.78
Weight - kg1599.82
Weight - lbs.134
Weight - lbs.3527
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 - Feet27.92
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Inches138
Length overall - Inches335
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 5 in. (0.42 m)
Tube diameter2 ft. (0.6 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower6 - 20 hp recommended
Horsepowernot available
Engine max25 hp
Engine max350 hp (262 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105.7 gal. (400 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105.7
Performance
Maximum speed28 mph (45 km/h)
Maximum speed57 mph (91 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,301 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity3,538 - 4,696 lbs. (1,605 - 2,130 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people8 / 15