Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac CZ7 2008 vs Zodiac Zoom 260 SR 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac CZ7 2008 vs Zodiac Zoom 260 SR 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Zodiac Zoom 260 SR 2006 tops out at 6 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 260 SR 2006 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 260 SR 2006 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 Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet8
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Inches285
Length overall - Inches102
Beamnot available
Beam4 ft. 11 in. (1.50 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches59
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail79 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg35.83
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.79
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters2.6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 max6 hp (5 kW) - 8 hp (6 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum capacityPayload: 838 lbs. (380 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people3