Matching a deep vee Zodiac Pro Classic 500 2013 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2010 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Zodiac Pro Classic 500 2013 at 15,4 ft versus Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2010 at 15,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Pro Classic 500 2013 tips the scales at 507 lbs — 421 lbs more than the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2010 at 86 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 70 hp for the Zodiac Pro Classic 500 2013 and 90 hp for the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 9 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.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2010 comes in at 1 lbs per hp versus 7 lbs per hp for the Zodiac Pro Classic 500 2013. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Top speed is rated at 42 mph for the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2010 and 41 mph for the Zodiac Pro Classic 500 2013.
The Zodiac Pro Classic 500 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2010 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2010 and its 90-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Zodiac Pro Classic 500 2013 with its 70-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.