Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Mark II C ST 2009 vs Zodiac Medline II 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Mark II C ST 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Medline II 2008 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 150 hp, the Zodiac Medline II 2008 has a 115-hp advantage over the Zodiac Mark II C ST 2009's 35-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 Mark II C ST 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Medline II 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 Mark II C ST 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Mark II C ST 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 12,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Medline II 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
ModelMark II C ST
ModelMedline II
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet12.5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m) Inside Length: 16 ft. 3 in. (4.95)
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches15
Length overall - Inches236
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,432 lbs. (650 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg649.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1432
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) Inside Width: 4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max35 hp (26 kW)
Engine max150 hp (113 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp (87 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,653 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum capacity2,425 lbs. (cat B), 3,417 lbs. (cat C), 1,100 lbs. (Cat B), 1,550 lbs. (Cat C)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 (Cat B), 11 (Cat C)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed46 mph (74 km/h)