Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac II 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac II 2009 and the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 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 150 hp, the Zodiac II 2009 has a 125-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008's 25-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 Yachtline Rib 340R 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 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 Yachtline Rib 340R 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
ModelII
ModelYachtline Rib 340R
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.98 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) Inside Length: 7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches134
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail167 lbs. (76 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg75.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.167
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.71 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 7 in. (.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.4
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 max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard15 hp (12 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,417 lbs. (1,550 kg)
Maximum capacity1,212 lbs. (550 kg)
Maximum people11
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (.455 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed34 mph (55 km/h)