Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008 vs Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008 against a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 has a 220-hp advantage over the Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008's 80-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 N-ZO 760 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008 has a documented top speed of 42 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008 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 N-ZO 760 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Medline Sundream Zenith 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelMedline Sundream Zenith
ModelN-ZO 76
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail875 lbs. (397 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg396.89
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.875
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 3 in (2.2 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. 11 in. (1.2 m)
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m) inside width
Length - Meters5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet24.92
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m) Inside Length: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.9 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inches299
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. (3.04 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches12
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max80 hp (59 kW) Recommended Maximum: 60 hp (44 kW)
Engine max300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp recommended
Performance
Maximum speed42 mph (68 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,536 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum people7 / 18 (B / C)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2,759 lbs. (1,256 kg) Cat B 4,524 lbs. (2,052 kg) Cat C
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes6 airtight compartments