Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac CZ7 2008 vs Zodiac Zoom 230 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac CZ7 2008 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Zoom 230 2011 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 Zoom 230 2011 tops out at 4 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 Zoom 230 2011 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.
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 Zoom 230 2011 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 Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet7.58
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters2.31
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches91
Beamnot available
Beam4 ft. 5 in. (1.34 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.35
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches53
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail57 lbs. (26 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg25.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.57
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 max4 hp (3 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum capacity595 lbs. (270 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 2 in. (0.36 m)