Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac IV 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2012 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac IV 2009 and the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2012 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 350 hp, the Zodiac IV 2009 has a 310-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2012's 40-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 Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2012 caps at 4. 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 Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2012 has a documented top speed of 30 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2012 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 Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2012 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
ModelIV
ModelYachtline Deluxe 340 DL
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet27.92
Length - Feet11.17
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Inches335
Length overall - Inches134
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 10 in. (1.77 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail425.5 lbs. (193 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg193.23
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.425.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (0.86 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) inside length
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max350 hp (262 kW)
Engine max40 hp (30 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail9.2 gal. (35 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters34.07
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9.2
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,695 lbs. (2,130 kg)
Maximum capacity1,334 lbs. (605 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 3
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed30 mph (48 km/h)