Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 vs Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 or the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001?

The Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 is the longer of the two at 17,4 feet overall. The Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 1,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 is rated to a maximum of 115 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 tops out at 90 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 is certified for 4. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Are the Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 and Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 and the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 are built by Zodiac. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 vs Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001

Zodiac

Zodiac Medline IIC 2011

2011

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Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001

2001

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 vs Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 vs Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 has a 25-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001's 90-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 IIC 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 could be the deciding factor.

The Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 has a documented top speed of 43 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.

Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeZodiac

Makenot available

ModelMedline IIC

Modelnot available

Model Year2011

Model Yearnot available

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)

Beamnot available

Beam - Meters2.24

Beam - Metersnot available

Beam - Inches88

Beam - Inchesnot available

Weight - Detail1,058 lbs. (480 kg)

Weight - Detailnot available

Weight - kg479.9

Weight - kgnot available

Weight - lbs.1058

Weight - lbs.not available

Length - Feet17.42

Length - Feet16

Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.30 m)

Length overall - Detail16.00 ft

Length overall - Meters5.31

Length overall - Meters4.88

Length overall - Inches209

Length overall - Inches192

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull materialnot available

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typenot available

Pontoon and Inflatable Specific

Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.52 m)

Tube diameternot available

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail31.7 gal. (120 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13

Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Gal31.7

Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeOutboard

Drive typeoutboard

Engine max115 hp (86 kW)

Engine maxnot available

Engine makenot available

Engine makeYamaha

Horsepowernot available

Horsepower90 hp

Performance

Maximum speed43 mph (70 km/h)

Maximum speednot available

Operational Info

Maximum capacity2,458 lbs. (1,115 kg)

Maximum capacitynot available

Maximum people9

Maximum peoplenot available

Boat typenot available

Boat typePower

Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 vs Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 or the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001?

The Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 is the longer of the two at 17,4 feet overall. The Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 comes in at 16,0 feet, making it roughly 1,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 is rated to a maximum of 115 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 tops out at 90 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 is certified for 4. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Are the Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 and Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Zodiac Medline IIC 2011 and the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 are built by Zodiac. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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