Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 vs Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 vs Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 has a 160-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001's 90-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 Classic 750 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 has a documented top speed of 85 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Pro Classic 750 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 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 Classic 750 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Yachtline YL480 2001 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelPro Classic 75
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,896 lbs. (860 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg860.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1896
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) inside
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]20 ft. 3 in. (6.16 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24.58
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 7 in. (7.5 m)
Length overall - Detail16.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Inches295
Length overall - Inches192
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter2 ft. (0.6 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes5 airtight compartments
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Horsepower200 - 250 hp recommended
Horsepower90 hp
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Performance
Maximum speed85 mph (53 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,546 lbs. (1,155 kg) Cat B 4,034 lbs. (1,830 kg) Cat C
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 / 16 (B / C)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower