Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2012 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 2012 and the Zodiac Sundream 2009 are inflatable rigid designs with fiberglass 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 2012 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 2012 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2012 has a documented top speed of 57 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Sundream 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro 20 Man 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 27,9 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 Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches118
Beam - Inchesnot available
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] - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m) inside width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]24 ft. 5 in. (7.45 m) inside length
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet27.92
Length - Feet16.42
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 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 materialFiberglass
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter2 ft. (0.6 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 7
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105.8 gal (400 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105.8
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (225 kW)
Engine max80 hp (59 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed57 mph (91 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity4,520 - 6,173 lbs. (2,050 - 2,800 kg)
Maximum capacity2,535 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum people10 / 2
Maximum people1