Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Mark II C FR 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Mark II C FR 2009 against a modified vee Zodiac Yachtline 340 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the Zodiac Mark II C FR 2009 and 30 hp for the Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013. 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 II C FR 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 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 II C FR 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 has a documented top speed of 30 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Mark II C FR 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 Mark II C FR 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 12,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 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 II C FR
ModelYachtline 34
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet12.17
Length - Feet11.17
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 2 in. (3.7 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Meters3.71
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Inches146
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 lbs. (193 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg192.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.425
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (0.86 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine max30 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower15 - 30 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,764 lbs. (800 kg)
Maximum capacity1,334 lbs. (605 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3 airtight compartments
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed30 mph (48 km/h)