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Zodiac Nautic Pro 850

The Zodiac Nautic Pro 850 is a RIB with a 8.5 m length overall and a 3 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The heaviest of its group1,450 kgweight, often a sign of a better ride in choprivals: 1,180 to 1,200 kg
  • The largest fuel tank400 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 300 to 350 L
  • Highest rated (plate) power500 hpbuilder's ceiling, engine(s) not includedrivals: 300 to 400 hp

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
8.5 m
Beam
3 m
Max power
500 hp
Number of engines
2
CE category
B/C
Persons
25
Dry weight
1,450 kg
Fuel
400 L
Deadrise
24 °

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Pro 850 against 3D Tender Dream 850 · BWA GTO 27.8 (GTO 278) · Grand Marine Golden Line G850, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicPro 8503D Tender Dream 850BWA GTO 27.8 (GTO 278)Grand Marine Golden Line G850
Length overall m8.58.58.58.5
Beam m33.193.12.95
Max power hp500350300400
Dry weight kg1,4501,1801,2001,200
Fuel L400300350300
Deadrise °24n/an/a25

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Technical specifications

Top speed54.5 kn
Tube diameter60 cm

Usage programmes

Offshore tripsFishing

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