Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac II C 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac II C 2009 and the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008 are inflatable rigid designs with inflatable construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Zodiac II C 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008's 15-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 C 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac II C 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008 has a documented top speed of 27 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac II C 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008 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
ModelII C
ModelYachtline Rib 310R
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet17.42
Length - Feet1
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) Inside Length: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Inches209
Length overall - Inches122
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail143 lbs. (65 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg64.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.143
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max15 hp (12 kW) Recommended Maximum: 10 hp (8 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard6 hp (5 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,458 lbs. (1,115 kg)
Maximum capacity1,168 lbs. (530 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (.45 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed27 mph (44 km/h)