Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac FC 580 2009 vs Zodiac Pro 550 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac FC 580 2009 vs Zodiac Pro 550 2010 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 90 hp for the Zodiac FC 580 2009 and 90 hp for the Zodiac Pro 550 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Pro 550 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Zodiac FC 580 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Pro 550 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro 550 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 17,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac FC 580 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet17.17
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches206
Beamnot available
Beam7 ft. 3 in. (2.2 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches87
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail695 lbs. (315 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg315.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.695
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeEvinrude
Engine makenot available
Horsepower90 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail19.8 gal. (75 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal19.8
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (67 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,535 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeZodiac
Modelnot available
ModelPro 55
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed42 mph (68 km/h)