Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 530 DL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 530 DL 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 has a 185-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 530 DL 2008's 115-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 Yachtline Deluxe 530 DL 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 530 DL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 530 DL 2008 has a documented top speed of 43 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 Yachtline Deluxe 530 DL 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 Yachtline Deluxe 530 DL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelN-ZO 76
ModelYachtline Deluxe 530 DL
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3.04 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inchesnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m) inside width
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. 11 in. (1.2 m)
Length [deck]20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24.92
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m) Inside Length: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.68 m)
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches299
Length overall - Inches209
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,014 lbs. (460 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg459.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1014
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes6 airtight compartments
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower250 hp recommended
Horsepowernot available
Engine max300 hp
Engine max115 hp (87 kW) Recommended Maximum: 75 hp (56 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2,759 lbs. (1,256 kg) Cat B 4,524 lbs. (2,052 kg) Cat C
Sleeping capacitynot available
Maximum people7 / 18 (B / C)
Maximum people9
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,458 lbs. (1,115 kg)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed43 mph (70 km/h)