Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Mark I HD 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Mark I HD 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2011 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Zodiac Mark I HD 2009 and 30 hp for the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2011. 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 Mark I HD 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Mark I HD 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2011 has a documented top speed of 30 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Mark I HD 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 11,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 340 DL 2011 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
ModelMark I HD
ModelYachtline Deluxe 340 DL
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet11.5
Length - Feet11.17
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Inches138
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 - Detail426 lbs. (193 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg193.23
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.426
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine max30 hp (23 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 capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity1,334 lbs. (605 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed30 mph (48 km/h)