2021 Zodiac Pro Classic 500 NEO Console RIB with Yamaha Four-Stroke Outboard

The Zodiac Pro Classic 500 NEO is a 15'5" console RIB with Orca 828 CSM Hypalon tubes and a Yamaha four-stroke outboard. It weighs 715 lbs on its own and is rated for 9 persons or 2,337 lbs and up to 70 HP with a long shaft.

Sailing clubs use it as a chase boat, and it also suits near-shore fishing and sport use or duty as a sport tender for larger yachts. The V-shaped hull has a 6'9" beam and 20" tubes in 5 air chambers, a bow locker, 2 tow rings and a bow ring. The fiberglass console has a bench seat over a 12 gal fuel tank, and 2 paddles, a foot pump, pressure gauge, repair kit and owner's manual are standard.

Motor specifications are listed for the Yamaha F50LB (50 HP, 4-cylinder, 996 cc SOHC EFI, 20" shaft, 247 lbs, 5,000-6,000 RPM), the F60LB (60 HP) and the F70LA (70 HP, 253 lbs, 5,300-6,300 RPM), with electric start, remote mechanical steering, power trim and tilt, an aluminum propeller and a flush system. Rigging is a flush-mount remote with key switch and harness, Command Link round tach and speedo, water/fuel separator and mechanical control cable.

Highlights

• 15'5" LOA, 6'9" beam, 715 lbs boat weight

• Capacity 9 persons or 2,337 lbs

• Max motor 70 HP long; recommended 50-70 HP

• Orca 828 CSM Hypalon, 20" tubes, 5 chambers

• Fiberglass console with bench seat, 12 gal fuel tank

• Yamaha F50LB, F60LB or F70LA four-stroke listed

Specifications

Good to know

• May need to be registered or titled in your state; the paperwork that comes with the unit is supplied.