When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac Pro 650 2010 and the Zodiac Pro Open 650 2010 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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Zodiac Pro 650 2010 at 20,7 ft versus Zodiac Pro Open 650 2010 at 21,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Pro Open 650 2010 tips the scales at 1 477 lbs — 220 lbs less than the Zodiac Pro 650 2010 at 1 257 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Zodiac Pro Open 650 2010 has a 25-hp advantage over the Zodiac Pro 650 2010's 150-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Zodiac Pro 650 2010 carries 48 gallons versus 32 gallons in the Zodiac Pro Open 650 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

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.