Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 vs Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 vs Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 has a 160-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001's 90-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 690 2012 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 has a documented top speed of 52 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac N-ZO 690 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 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 690 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 22,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelN-ZO 69
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1510.46
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.333
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m) inside width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]20 ft. 11 in. (6.37 m) inside length
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22.92
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m)
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches275
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 6
Number of tubesnot 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 (2 @ 110 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Performance
Maximum speed52 mph (83 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,200 - 3,357 lbs. (999 - 1,524 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 12
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower