Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2010 vs Zodiac II 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2010 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac II 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Zodiac II 2009 has a 90-hp advantage over the Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2010's 60-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 II 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2010 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac II 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac II 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 19,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFutura Mark 3 HD
ModelII
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail256 lbs. (116 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg116.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.256
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet14.75
Length - Feet19.67
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 9 in. (4.5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.98 m)
Length overall - Meters4.5
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches177
Length overall - Inches236
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed37 mph (60 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,822 lbs. (1,280 kg)
Maximum capacity3,417 lbs. (1,550 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people11