Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Pro 1980 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Pro 1980 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2012 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 90 hp, the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2012 has a 30-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 Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2012 carries 23 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Pro 1980 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2012 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2012 has a documented top speed of 42 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Pro 1980 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 Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 15,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Pro 1980 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail15.00 ft
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m)
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet15.42
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches180
Length overall - Inches185
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail860 lbs. (390 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.86
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]9 ft. 9 in. (2.98 m) inside length
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22.5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower60 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail22.5 gal. (85 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp (68 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,083 lbs. (945 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeZodiac
Modelnot available
ModelYachtline Deluxe 470 DL
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 5
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed42 mph (68 km/h)