Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 vs Zodiac Zoom 350 S 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 vs Zodiac Zoom 350 S 2012 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 95-hp advantage over the Zodiac Zoom 350 S 2012's 20-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 Zoom 350 S 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Open 5.5 PVC 115hp T-Top On Order 2021 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
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 Zoom 350 S 2012 at 11,5 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. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet11.5
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches138
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail143 lbs. (65 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg64.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.143
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.83 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]6 ft. 8 in. (2.4 m) inside length
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 max20 hp (15 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,433 lbs. (650 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeZodiac
Modelnot available
ModelZoom 350 S
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typenot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 3 + 1