Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Futura Mark 2C HD 2008 vs Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Futura Mark 2C HD 2008 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Zodiac Futura Mark 2C HD 2008 at 12,0 ft versus Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 at 11,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 tips the scales at 661 lbs — 447 lbs less than the Zodiac Futura Mark 2C HD 2008 at 214 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 98 hp, the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 has a 58-hp advantage over the Zodiac Futura Mark 2C HD 2008's 40-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 2C HD 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 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 2C HD 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Zodiac Futura Mark 2C HD 2008 comes in at 5 lbs per hp versus 7 lbs per hp for the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Top speed is rated at 44 mph for the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 and 35 mph for the Zodiac Futura Mark 2C HD 2008.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Futura Mark 2C HD 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 12,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 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
ModelFutura Mark 2C HD
ModelProJet 350 TC4
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail214 lbs. (97 kg)
Weight - Detail661 lbs. (350 kg)
Weight - kg97.07
Weight - kg299.82
Weight - lbs.214
Weight - lbs.661
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 6 in. (1.99 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters3.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet11.5
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m) Inside Length: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Meters3.71
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Inches146
Length overall - Inches138
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches73
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise26°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.85 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard15 hp (12 kW)
Engine/s standardHigh output 4-stroke
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max40 hp (30 kW) Recommended Maximum: 30 hp (23 kW)
Engine max98 hp (73 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Performance
Maximum speed35 mph (56 km/h)
Maximum speed44 mph (70 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,895 lbs. (860 kg)
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)