Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Pro 1980 vs Zodiac Zoom 380 S 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Pro 1980 vs Zodiac Zoom 380 S 2008 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 380 S 2008's 15-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 Zoom 380 S 2008 is rated for 6 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 Zoom 380 S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Zoom 380 S 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 12,0 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 - Detail12 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet12
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Meters3.81
Length overall - Inches180
Length overall - Inches15
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches66
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail121 lbs. (55 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg54.88
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.121
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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) - 25 hp (19 kW)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacityPayload: 1,367 lbs. (620 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeZodiac
Modelnot available
ModelZoom 380 S
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typenot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid