Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac CZ7 2008 vs Zodiac Pro Open 650 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac CZ7 2008 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Pro Open 650 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 Pro Open 650 2012 tops out at 175 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac CZ7 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Zodiac CZ7 2008 carries 133 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Zodiac Pro Open 650 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Open 650 2012 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 Open 650 2012 has a documented top speed of 48 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Pro Open 650 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 Pro Open 650 2012 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet21.33
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches256
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,477 lbs. (670 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg669.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1477
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m) inside length
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeInflatable 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 - Detail31.7 gal (120 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters503.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal133
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31.7
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum capacity2,370 - 3,527 lbs. (1,075 - 1,600 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 13
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 5
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed48 mph (77 km/h)