Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Medline II 2011 vs Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac Medline II 2011 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Zodiac Medline II 2011 measures 19,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 3,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline II 2011 tips the scales at 1 521 lbs — 646 lbs more than the Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008 at 875 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Zodiac Medline II 2011 has a 70-hp advantage over the Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008'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 2011 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 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 Medline II 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline II 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 19,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 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
ModelMedline II
ModelMedline Sundream Zenith
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,521 lbs. (690 kg)
Weight - Detail875 lbs. (397 kg)
Weight - kg689.91
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - lbs.1521
Weight - lbs.875
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.98 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m) Inside Length: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches197
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 materialFiberglass
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58.1 gal. (220 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58.1
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max80 hp (59 kW) Recommended Maximum: 60 hp (44 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed46 mph (74 km/h)
Maximum speed42 mph (68 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,425 - 3,417 lbs. (1,100 - 1,550 kg)
Maximum capacity2,536 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum people5 / 11
Maximum people1