Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 vs Zodiac Pro 12 Man 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 vs Zodiac Pro 12 Man 2008 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 115 hp, the Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 has a 25-hp advantage over the Zodiac Pro 12 Man 2008'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 Pro 12 Man 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 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 12 Man 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Pro 12 Man 2008 has a documented top speed of 42 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro 12 Man 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.2 m) Inside Length: 13 ft. 2 in. (4.02 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet17
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches205
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail674 lbs. (306 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg305.72
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.674
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 3 in. (2.2 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. 11 in. (1.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters98.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeYamaha
Engine makenot available
Horsepower115 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard40 hp (30 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (68 kW) Recommended Maximum: 70 hp (53 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,535 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeZodiac
Modelnot available
ModelPro 12 Man
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typenot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed42 mph (68 km/h)