Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 vs Zodiac Zoom 310 Aero 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 vs Zodiac Zoom 310 Aero 2006 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 109-hp advantage over the Zodiac Zoom 310 Aero 2006's 6-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 Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac Zoom 310 Aero 2006 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Zoom 310 Aero 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet1
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches122
Beamnot available
Beam4 ft. 11 in. (1.50 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.5
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches59
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail64 lbs. (29 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg29.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.64
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.1
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 maxnot available
Engine max6 hp (5 kW) - 10 hp (8 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityPayload: 882 lbs. (400 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeZodiac
Modelnot available
ModelZoom 310 Aero
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006