Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac CZ7 2008 vs Zodiac Yachtline 470 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac CZ7 2008 against a modified vee Zodiac Yachtline 470 2013 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 Yachtline 470 2013 tops out at 90 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 Yachtline 470 2013 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 Yachtline 470 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline 470 2013 has a documented top speed of 42 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Yachtline 470 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 Yachtline 470 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 15,4 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
ModelYachtline 47
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet15.42
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches185
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail860 lbs. (390 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.86
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified 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
Horsepower50 - 70 hp recommended
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum capacity2,083 lbs. (945 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes5 airtight compartments
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed42 mph (68 km/h)