Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac IV 2009 vs Zodiac N-ZO 680 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac IV 2009 against a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 680 2013 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 350 hp, the Zodiac IV 2009 has a 150-hp advantage over the Zodiac N-ZO 680 2013's 200-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 IV 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Zodiac N-ZO 680 2013 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac IV 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac N-ZO 680 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac IV 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac IV 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac N-ZO 680 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet27.92
Length - Feet22.33
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches335
Length overall - Inches268
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,381 lbs. (1,080 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1080
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2381
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 1 in. (5.82 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max350 hp (262 kW)
Engine max200 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower150 - 175 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,695 lbs. (2,130 kg)
Maximum capacity3,263 lbs. (1,480 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter2 ft. (0.6 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes6 airtight compartments