Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Commando C4 2012 vs Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Commando C4 2012 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 200-hp advantage over the Zodiac Commando C4 2012's 50-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 Commando C4 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Commando C4 2012 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Commando C4 2012 has a documented top speed of 37 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Commando C4 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Commando C4 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 14,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 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
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelCommando C4
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.75
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches69
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail240 lbs. (109 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg108.86
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m) inside width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) inside length
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet14.08
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 1 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.29
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches169
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max50 hp (38 kW)
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
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Performance
Maximum speed37 mph (59 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,918 lbs. (870 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower