Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Classic Mark II C Solid 2013 vs Zodiac Mark II HD 2009 — A Close Look at Two Inflatable Non Rigids
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac Classic Mark II C Solid 2013 and the Zodiac Mark II HD 2009 are inflatable non rigid designs with inflatable construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 35 hp for the Zodiac Classic Mark II C Solid 2013 and 50 hp for the Zodiac Mark II HD 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Mark II HD 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Classic Mark II C Solid 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Mark II HD 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Classic Mark II C Solid 2013 has a documented top speed of 31 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Mark II HD 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 13,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Classic Mark II C Solid 2013 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 II C Solid
ModelMark II HD
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg73.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.163
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail3 ft. (0.92 m) inside
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]8 ft. 4 in. (2.55 m) inside length
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet12.5
Length - Feet13.42
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 5 in. (4.1 m)
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Meters4.09
Length overall - Inches15
Length overall - Inches161
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower8 - 25 hp recommended
Horsepowernot available
Engine max35 hp
Engine max50 hp (38 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed31 mph (50 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,653 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum capacity2,425 lbs. (1,100 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7