Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac CZ7 2008 vs Zodiac MAX 3+ 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac CZ7 2008 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac MAX 3+ 2012 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 MAX 3+ 2012 tops out at 6 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 CZ7 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac MAX 3+ 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac CZ7 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac MAX 3+ 2012 has a documented top speed of 7 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac MAX 3+ 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac CZ7 2008 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 CZ7 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac MAX 3+ 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet9
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail9 ft. (2.75 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters2.74
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches108
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches61
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail79.4 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg35.83
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.79.4
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 5 in. (0.74 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m) inside length
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 standardnot available
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 max6 hp (4.5 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum capacity771.6 lbs. (350 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3 + 1
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 4 in. (0.4 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 3
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed7 mph (12 km/h)