Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Mark III HD 2009 vs Zodiac Pro 500 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Mark III HD 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Pro 500 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 — 60 hp for the Zodiac Mark III HD 2009 and 70 hp for the Zodiac Pro 500 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.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Zodiac Pro 500 2011 has a documented top speed of 41 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: The Zodiac Mark III HD 2009 and Zodiac Pro 500 2011 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelMark III HD
ModelPro 5
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet14.75
Length - Feet15.42
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 9 in. (4.5 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.5
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches177
Length overall - Inches185
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail507 lbs. (230 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg229.97
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.507
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Engine max70 hp (52 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,822 lbs. (1,280 kg)
Maximum capacity2,337 lbs. (1,060 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people9
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed41 mph (66 km/h)