Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Pro 650 2011 vs Zodiac Zoom SP 350 ALU 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac Pro 650 2011 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Zoom SP 350 ALU 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Zodiac Pro 650 2011 measures 20,7 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Zoom SP 350 ALU 2013 at 11,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Pro 650 2011 tips the scales at 1 257 lbs — 1 114 lbs more than the Zodiac Zoom SP 350 ALU 2013 at 143 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 150 hp, the Zodiac Pro 650 2011 has a 130-hp advantage over the Zodiac Zoom SP 350 ALU 2013'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.
Bottom line: The Zodiac Pro 650 2011 at 20,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Zodiac Zoom SP 350 ALU 2013 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.
General Boat Info
ModelPro 65
ModelZoom SP 350 ALU
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m)
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detail1,257 lbs. (570 kg)
Weight - Detail143 lbs. (65 kg)
Weight - kg570.17
Weight - kg64.86
Weight - lbs.1257
Weight - lbs.143
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Feet11.5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches138
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.83 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47.6 gal. (180 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47.6
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (113 kW)
Engine max20 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower15 hp recommended
Performance
Maximum speed53 mph (85 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,249 - 3,836 lbs. (1,020 - 1,740 kg)
Maximum capacity1,433 lbs. (650 kg)
Maximum people5 / 15
Maximum people5