Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 vs Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 vs Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 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 90-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008 has a documented top speed of 34 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: The Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Zodiac Yachtline Rib 340R 2008 at 11,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) Inside Length: 7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches134
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail167 lbs. (76 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg75.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.167
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (1.71 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 7 in. (.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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 standard15 hp (12 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,212 lbs. (550 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeZodiac
Modelnot available
ModelYachtline Rib 340R
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typenot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (.455 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed34 mph (55 km/h)