Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Medline III 2008 vs Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Medline III 2008 vs Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 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 250 hp, the Zodiac Medline III 2008 has a 135-hp advantage over the Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021's 115-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 III 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Medline III 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline III 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelMedline III
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail3,086 lbs. (1,400 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1399.78
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3086
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) Inside Width: 6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters7.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m) Inside Length: 16 ft. 6 in. (5.02 m)
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard130 hp (96 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max250 hp (184 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Performance
Maximum speed53 mph (85 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,865 lbs. (cat B), 3,858 lbs. (cat C), 1,300 lbs. (cat B), 1,750 lbs. (cat C)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 (cat B), 15 (cat C)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower