Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Medline II 2008 vs Zodiac Sundream 2009 — A Close Look at Two Inflatable Rigids
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac Medline II 2008 and the Zodiac Sundream 2009 are inflatable rigid designs with rigid inflatable construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Zodiac Medline II 2008 has a 70-hp advantage over the Zodiac Sundream 2009's 80-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 Medline II 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac Sundream 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Medline II 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline II 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Sundream 2009 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
ModelMedline II
ModelSundream
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail1,432 lbs. (650 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg649.54
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1432
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) Inside Width: 4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m) Inside Length: 16 ft. 3 in. (4.95)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches197
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard115 hp (87 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (113 kW)
Engine max80 hp (59 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed46 mph (74 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,425 lbs. (cat B), 3,417 lbs. (cat C), 1,100 lbs. (Cat B), 1,550 lbs. (Cat C)
Maximum capacity2,535 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum people5 (Cat B), 11 (Cat C)
Maximum people1