Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2008 vs Zodiac Pro 1980 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2008 vs Zodiac Pro 1980 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Zodiac Pro 1980 has a 30-hp advantage over the Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2008's 30-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Pro 1980 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2008 has a documented top speed of 29 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Futura Mark 2 FR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 13,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Pro 1980 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelFutura Mark 2 FR
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail165 lbs. (75 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg74.84
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.99 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters4.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet13
Length - Feet15
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 5 in. (4.1 m) Inside Length: 9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Length overall - Detail15.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.09
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches161
Length overall - Inches180
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard10 hp (8 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max30 hp (23 kW) Recommended Maximum: 20 hp (15 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower60 hp
Performance
Maximum speed29 mph (47 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,204 lbs. (1,000 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower