Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac CZ7 2008 vs Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac CZ7 2008 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 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.
The Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2008 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac CZ7 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac CZ7 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 14,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac CZ7 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCZ7
ModelFutura Mark 3 HD
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 9 in. (4.5 m) Inside Length: 11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters4.5
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches177
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail255 lbs. (116 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg115.67
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.255
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m) Inside Width: 2ft. 11 in. (.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin V6 Evinrude? 150 hp FPXSR - 300 hp
Engine/s standard25 hp (19 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail133 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters503.46
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal133
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp (45 kW) Recommended Maximum: 50 hp (38 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum capacity2,821 lbs. (1,280 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed37 mph (60 km/h)