Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 vs Zodiac Pro 9 Man 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Pro 9 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 7,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Pro 9 Man 2008 at 15,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Pro 9 Man 2008 tips the scales at 507 lbs — 174 lbs less than the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2011 at 333 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 N-ZO 690 2011 has a 180-hp advantage over the Zodiac Pro 9 Man 2008's 70-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 9 Man 2008 is rated for 9 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 9 Man 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro 9 Man 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 15,0 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 9 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 - Detail507 lbs. (230 kg)
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kg229.97
Weight - lbs.333
Weight - lbs.507
Length - Feet22.92
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) Inside Length: 11 ft. 1 in. (3.38 m)
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches275
Length overall - Inches185
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
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 max70 hp (53 kW) Recommended Maximum: 50 hp (38 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed52 mph (83 km/h)
Maximum speed41 mph (66 km/h)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 - 3,357 lbs. (999 - 1,524 kg)
Maximum capacity2,336 lbs. (1,060 kg)
Maximum people5 / 12
Maximum people9