Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Pro 1980 vs Zodiac Zoom 310 S 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Pro 1980 vs Zodiac Zoom 310 S 2010 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 60 hp, the Zodiac Pro 1980 has a 45-hp advantage over the Zodiac Zoom 310 S 2010's 15-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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.
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 Zoom 310 S 2010 at 10,2 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 - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet10.17
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Inches180
Length overall - Inches122
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches61
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail104 lbs. (47 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg47.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.104
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower60 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,323 lbs. (600 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people4
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeZodiac
Modelnot available
ModelZoom 310 S
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typenot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 5 in. (0.44 m)