Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Mark III HD 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Mark III HD 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 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 60 hp, the Zodiac Mark III HD 2009 has a 56-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 2008's 4-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 III HD 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 2008 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Mark III HD 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 2008 has a documented top speed of 10 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Mark III HD 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 14,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelMark III HD
ModelYachtline Rib 220R
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet14.75
Length - Feet7
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 9 in. (4.5 m)
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (2.2 m) Inside Length: 4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Length overall - Meters4.5
Length overall - Meters2.21
Length overall - Inches177
Length overall - Inches87
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail68 lbs. (31 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg30.84
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.68
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m) Inside Width: 1 ft. 11 in. (.58 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters2.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3 hp (2 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,822 lbs. (1,280 kg)
Maximum capacity573 lbs. (260 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people2
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 2 in. (.36 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed10 mph (16 km/h)