Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 vs Zodiac Pro 1980 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 60 hp for the Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 and 60 hp for the Zodiac Pro 1980. 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 Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 is rated for 9 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 3 HD 2011 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Futura Mark 3 HD 2011 has a documented top speed of 37 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
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 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 3 HD
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
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 - Feet15
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 9 in. (4.5 m)
Length overall - Detail15.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.5
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches177
Length overall - Inches180
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typenot available
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 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 speed37 mph (60 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,822 lbs. (1,280 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower