Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac CZ7 2008 vs Zodiac Pro Classic 650 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac CZ7 2008 and the Zodiac Pro Classic 650 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass 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?
The Zodiac Pro Classic 650 2013 tops out at 150 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 Pro Classic 650 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 CZ7 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Pro Classic 650 2013 has a documented top speed of 85 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Pro Classic 650 2013 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 Pro Classic 650 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
ModelCZ7
ModelPro Classic 65
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches248
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,257 lbs. (570 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg570.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1257
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]13 ft. 8 in. (4.17 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
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
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 - 115 hp recommended
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum capacity2,249 lbs. (1,020 kg) Cat B 3,836 lbs. (1,740 kg) Cat C
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 15 (B / C)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 10 in. (0.57 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes5 airtight compartments
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed85 mph (53 km/h)