Matching a deep vee Zodiac Medline Sundream 2010 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Pro Open 550 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Zodiac Medline Sundream 2010 at 16,4 ft versus Zodiac Pro Open 550 2010 at 18,1 ft. At 875 lbs and 882 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 120 hp, the Zodiac Pro Open 550 2010 has a 40-hp advantage over the Zodiac Medline Sundream 2010's 80-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Zodiac Pro Open 550 2010 carries 22 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Zodiac Medline Sundream 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Pro Open 550 2010 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Zodiac Medline Sundream 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Pro Open 550 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro Open 550 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 18,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Medline Sundream 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.