Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 — A Close Look at Two Inflatable Rigids
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 and the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 are inflatable rigid designs with fiberglass 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 at 11,5 ft versus Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 at 13,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 tips the scales at 661 lbs — 110 lbs more than the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 at 551 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 98 hp, the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 has a 48-hp advantage over the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008's 50-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 Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 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 420 DL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 comes in at 7 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
Top speed is rated at 44 mph for the Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 and 37 mph for the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 13,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac ProJet 350 TC4 2010 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
ModelProJet 350 TC4
ModelYachtline Deluxe 420 DL
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise26°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.85 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters83.82
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches33
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail661 lbs. (350 kg)
Weight - Detail551 lbs. (250 kg)
Weight - kg299.82
Weight - kg249.93
Weight - lbs.661
Weight - lbs.551
Length [deck]8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet11.5
Length - Feet13
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 6 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m) Inside Length: 9 ft. 2 in. (2.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.51
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Inches138
Length overall - Inches165
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m) Inside Width: 3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardHigh output 4-stroke
Engine/s standard30 hp (23 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail12 gal. (45 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max98 hp (73 kW)
Engine max50 hp (38 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed44 mph (70 km/h)
Maximum speed37 mph (60 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum capacity1,874 lbs. (850 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people6