Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 vs Zodiac Medline II 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Medline II 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Zodiac Medline II 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 at 14,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline II 2008 tips the scales at 1 432 lbs — 1 176 lbs less than the Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 at 256 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 150 hp, the Zodiac Medline II 2008 has a 90-hp advantage over the Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011'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 Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Medline II 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 14,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Medline II 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelFutura Mark 3 HD
ModelMedline II
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
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 - Detail1,432 lbs. (650 kg)
Weight - kg116.12
Weight - kg649.54
Weight - lbs.256
Weight - lbs.1432
Length - Feet14.75
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 9 in. (4.5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m) Inside Length: 16 ft. 3 in. (4.95)
Length overall - Meters4.5
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches177
Length overall - Inches236
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) Inside Width: 4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
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 (113 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp (87 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed37 mph (60 km/h)
Maximum speed46 mph (74 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,822 lbs. (1,280 kg)
Maximum capacity2,425 lbs. (cat B), 3,417 lbs. (cat C), 1,100 lbs. (Cat B), 1,550 lbs. (Cat C)
Maximum people9
Maximum people5 (Cat B), 11 (Cat C)