Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2008 vs Zodiac Sundream 2009 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2008 and the Zodiac Sundream 2009 are inflatable rigid designs with rigid inflatable construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2008 has a 220-hp advantage over the Zodiac Sundream 2009's 80-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 20 Man 2008 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Zodiac Sundream 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Sundream 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelPro 20 Man
ModelSundream
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail2,976 lbs. (1,350 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1349.89
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2976
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) Inside Width: 6 ft. (1.85 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters8.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m) Inside Length: 24 ft. 5 in. (7.45 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches335
Length overall - Inches197
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard250 hp (187 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (225 kW)
Engine max80 hp (59 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed56 mph (91 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,519 lbs. (Cat B), 6,172 lbs. (cat C), 2,050 lbs. (cat B), 2,800 lbs. (cat C)
Maximum capacity2,535 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum people10 (cat B), 20 (cat C)
Maximum people1