Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Pro 1980 vs Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Pro 1980 vs Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 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 98 hp, the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 has a 38-hp advantage over the Zodiac Pro 1980's 60-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 ProJet 350 TC4 2011 carries 12 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Zodiac Pro 1980. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 4 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.
The Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 has a documented top speed of 44 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: The Zodiac Pro 1980 at 15,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2011 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail15.00 ft
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet11.5
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Inches180
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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail661 lbs. (350 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg299.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.661
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower60 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardHigh output 4-stroke
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max98 hp (73 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeZodiac
Modelnot available
ModelProJet 350 TC4
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed44 mph (70 km/h)