Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 vs Zodiac Pro 7 Man 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Pro 7 Man 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 N-ZO 690 2011 measures 22,9 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 9,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Pro 7 Man 2008 at 13,0 feet (2008). At 333 lbs and 399 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 250 hp, the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 has a 200-hp advantage over the Zodiac Pro 7 Man 2008's 50-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 Pro 7 Man 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Pro 7 Man 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro 7 Man 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 13,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelN-ZO 69
ModelPro 7 Man
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.22 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,330 lbs. (1,512 kg)
Weight - Detail399 lbs. (181 kg)
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg180.98
Weight - lbs.333
Weight - lbs.399
Length - Feet22.92
Length - Feet13
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) Inside Length: 10 ft. 1 in. (3.06 m)
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Inches275
Length overall - Inches165
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. 1 in. (.95 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
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 - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxMono: 250 hp (186 kW) Bi: 2 @ 150 hp (110 kW)
Engine max50 hp (38 kW) Recommended Maximum: 40 hp (30 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard15 hp (12 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed52 mph (83 km/h)
Maximum speed37 mph (59 km/h)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 - 3,357 lbs. (999 - 1,524 kg)
Maximum capacity1,763 lbs. (800 kg)
Maximum people5 / 12
Maximum people7