Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Medline III 2011 vs Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac Medline III 2011 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 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 III 2011 measures 24,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 2008 at 7,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline III 2011 tips the scales at 3 087 lbs — 3 019 lbs more than the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 2008 at 68 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 250 hp, the Zodiac Medline III 2011 has a 246-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 2008's 4-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 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 220R 2008 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Medline III 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline III 2011 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 Yachtline Rib 220R 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelMedline III
ModelYachtline Rib 220R
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches118
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,087 lbs. (1,400 kg)
Weight - Detail68 lbs. (31 kg)
Weight - kg1400.24
Weight - kg30.84
Weight - lbs.3087
Weight - lbs.68
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet7
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (2.2 m) Inside Length: 4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters2.21
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches87
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m) Inside Width: 1 ft. 11 in. (.58 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters2.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 diameter1 ft. 2 in. (.36 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRear:46.5 gal. (176 l) Bow: 44.4 gal. (168 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46.5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3 hp (2 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed53 mph (85 km/h)
Maximum speed10 mph (16 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,866 - 3,858 lbs. (1,300 - 1,750 kg)
Maximum capacity573 lbs. (260 kg)
Maximum people8 / 15
Maximum people2