Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 vs Zodiac Zoom 260 S 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Zoom 260 S 2011 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 292-hp advantage over the Zodiac Zoom 260 S 2011's 8-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 760 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Zoom 260 S 2011 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 could be the deciding factor.
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 Zoom 260 S 2011 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 760 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Zoom 260 S 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelN-ZO 76
ModelZoom 260 S
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3.04 m)
Beam5 ft. (1.53 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters1.52
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches6
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.7 m) inside width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]20 ft. 11 in. (6.38 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24.92
Length - Feet8.5
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Inches299
Length overall - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail88 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg39.92
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.88
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Tube diameter1 ft. 5 in. (0.43 m)
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 max8 hp (6 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 people3
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (450 kg)