Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac CZ7 2008 vs Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac CZ7 2008 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Pro Open 850 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 Pro Open 850 2008 tops out at 350 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 Pro Open 850 2008 is rated for 15 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 Pro Open 850 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,0 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m) Inside Length: 24 ft. 5 in. (7.45 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches335
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,749 lbs. (1,700 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1700.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3749
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) Inside Width: 6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardTwin V6 Evinrude? 150 hp FPXSR - 300 hp
Engine/s standard250 hp (188 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 max350 hp (261 kW) Recommended Maximum: 300 hp (225 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum capacity3,538 lbs. (cat B), 4,695 lbs. (cat C), 1,605 lbs. (cat B), 2,130 lbs. (cat C)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people15 (cat B), 8 (cat C)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed57 mph (91 km/h)