Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Mark II HD 2009 vs Zodiac Medline Sundream 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Mark II HD 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Medline Sundream 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 80 hp, the Zodiac Medline Sundream 2008 has a 30-hp advantage over the Zodiac Mark II HD 2009's 50-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 HD 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Medline Sundream 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Mark II HD 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Medline Sundream 2008 has a documented top speed of 42 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Mark II HD 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 13,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Medline Sundream 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelMark II HD
ModelMedline Sundream
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet13.42
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 5 in. (4.1 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m) Inside length: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m)
Length overall - Meters4.09
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches161
Length overall - Inches197
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail871 lbs. (395 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg395.08
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.871
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (2.2 m) Inside width: 3 ft. 11 in. (1.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (38 kW)
Engine max80 hp (59 kW) Recommended Maximum: 60 hp (44 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,425 lbs. (1,100 kg)
Maximum capacity2,536 lbs. (1150 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people1
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed42 mph (68 km/h)