Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 vs Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 and the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 are inflatable rigid designs with rigid inflatable 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 measures 27,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 15,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 at 11,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 tips the scales at 3 749 lbs — 3 088 lbs more than the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 at 661 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 350 hp, the Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 has a 252-hp advantage over the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011's 98-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 Open 850 2008 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 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 Open 850 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro Open 850 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 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
ModelPro Open 85
ModelProJet 350 TC4
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail3,749 lbs. (1,700 kg)
Weight - Detail661 lbs. (350 kg)
Weight - kg1700.52
Weight - kg299.82
Weight - lbs.3749
Weight - lbs.661
Width [transom] - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m) Inside Width: 6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters8.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet11.5
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m) Inside Length: 24 ft. 5 in. (7.45 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Inches335
Length overall - Inches138
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches73
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise26°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.85 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard250 hp (188 kW)
Engine/s standardHigh output 4-stroke
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine max350 hp (261 kW) Recommended Maximum: 300 hp (225 kW)
Engine max98 hp (73 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Performance
Maximum speed57 mph (91 km/h)
Maximum speed44 mph (70 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,538 lbs. (cat B), 4,695 lbs. (cat C), 1,605 lbs. (cat B), 2,130 lbs. (cat C)
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum people15 (cat B), 8 (cat C)
Maximum people4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)