When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac Medline III 2010 and the Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Zodiac Medline III 2010 at 24,0 ft versus Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 at 24,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline III 2010 tips the scales at 3 087 lbs — 1 191 lbs more than the Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 at 1 896 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 250 hp for the Zodiac Medline III 2010 and 250 hp for the Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Medline III 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Medline III 2010 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 comes in at 8 lbs per hp versus 12 lbs per hp for the Zodiac Medline III 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Top speed is rated at 85 mph for the Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 and 53 mph for the Zodiac Medline III 2010.
The Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Medline III 2010 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline III 2010 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 Pro Classic 750 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.