Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Medline IV 2011 vs Zodiac Yachtline Rib 275R 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac Medline IV 2011 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Rib 275R 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 IV 2011 measures 27,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 18,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 275R 2008 at 9,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline IV 2011 tips the scales at 3 527 lbs — 3 428 lbs more than the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 275R 2008 at 99 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 350 hp, the Zodiac Medline IV 2011 has a 342-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 275R 2008's 8-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 IV 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 275R 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Medline IV 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline IV 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline Rib 275R 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelMedline IV
ModelYachtline Rib 275R
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 - Detail3,527 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Weight - Detail99 lbs. (45 kg)
Weight - kg1599.82
Weight - kg44.91
Weight - lbs.3527
Weight - lbs.99
Length - Feet27.92
Length - Feet9
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Detail9 ft. (2.75 m) Inside Length: 5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Meters2.74
Length overall - Inches335
Length overall - Inches108
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.5 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters2.75
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter2 ft. (0.6 m)
Tube diameter1 ft. 4 in. (.4 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105.7 gal. (400 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max350 hp (262 kW)
Engine max8 hp (6 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard4 hp (3 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed57 mph (91 km/h)
Maximum speed19 mph (31 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,538 - 4,696 lbs. (1,605 - 2,130 kg)
Maximum capacity771 lbs. (350 kg)
Maximum people8 / 15
Maximum people3