Exceptionally well-maintained and highly customized 2009 Zodiac Medline IV 850, powered by, win Yamaha F150 four-stroke outboards (300 HP total), with only approximately, 270 original operating hours.
Originally built for the U.S. market by, Zodiac of North America, this is a particularly rare Medline IV on the European market. The boat features, Hypalon tubes, a custom-built aluminum superstructure, extensive sun protection, Garmin navigation equipment, VHF radio, and a purpose-built lightweight aluminum trailer included in the sale.
The boat was originally used in North California exclusively on freshwater lakes. It was imported into Croatia/EU in 2013 as an almost-new boat and had, never been used in salt water prior to its arrival in Croatia. All EU import duties were paid.
Its subsequent use has also been exceptionally light: during the last 10 years the boat has spent only four summers in the sea, remaining in protected dry/indoor storage for the rest of the time.
It has never been involved in an accident.
Twin Yamaha F150 – Only ~270 Hours
Powered by two Yamaha F150 four-stroke fuel-injected outboards, providing a total of 300 HP.
- Approximately 270 original engine hours
- Yamaha diagnostic printout available
- 2 × 150 HP / 300 HP total
- Four-stroke, fuel-injected Yamaha engines
- Twin-engine redundancy and safety
- Excellent performance and cruising characteristics
The exceptionally low engine hours and extensive dry-storage history distinguish this boat from most RIBs of similar age.
Hypalon Tubes
The boat is equipped with high-quality Hypalon/CSM tubes, valued for their durability, UV resistance, saltwater resistance and long service life.
This is particularly important for a RIB intended for Mediterranean use, where prolonged exposure to intense sunlight and heat can significantly affect conventional PVC tubes.
Custom Aluminum Superstructure
A major feature distinguishing this Medline IV from standard boats is its custom-built aluminum superstructure, installed in California.
It was designed to provide permanent protection from the sun for the helm and occupants while creating a protected installation area for navigation, communications and entertainment equipment.
The structure incorporates:
- Permanent shade and protection over the helm area
- Protected Garmin navigation equipment
- Marine radio
- Stereo sound system
- Two dedicated antennas — marine radio and Garmin/navigation
- Protected electronics and equipment storage
The result is substantially better protection from strong Mediterranean sun than a conventional open-console RIB.
Additional Passenger Sun Protection
The aft passenger area has a removable sunshade/awning, providing shade for passengers when cruising or at anchor.
It can be quickly removed when a completely open deck is preferred.
Combined with the permanent aluminum superstructure, this gives the boat unusually extensive sun protection for an 8.5 m RIB.
Custom Teak Dining Table
A custom-built removable teak dining table transforms the aft seating area into a comfortable dining and entertaining space.
The table can be completely removed when maximum open deck space is preferred for swimming, watersports or carrying equipment.
The versatile Medline deck layout can also be converted into a large sunbathing area, making the boat particularly suitable for family cruising and entertaining.
Garmin Navigation & Entertainment
The boat includes:
- Garmin marine navigation system
- Marine radio
- Dedicated radio antenna
- Dedicated Garmin/navigation antenna
- Stereo sound system
- Protected electronics installation
All onboard equipment and electronics are fully operational.
Purpose-Built Aluminum Trailer Included
The sale includes a high-quality lightweight aluminum trailer built specifically for this boat.
Rather than a generic trailer subsequently adapted to the hull, it was designed around this particular Medline IV and built in the US.
The aluminum construction provides low weight and excellent corrosion resistance and makes launching, recovery, servicing, winter storage and long-distance transport considerably easier.
For buyers elsewhere in Europe, the dedicated trailer is a significant advantage because the boat can be transported directly from Croatia with an appropriately rated towing vehicle.
Additional Equipment
- Custom-fit protective boat cover
- Custom-fit protective cover for equipment console, sink console, and back seats.
- Removable aft sunshade/awning
- Custom removable teak dining table
- Garmin navigation system
- Marine radio
- Sony stereo sound system
- Dual antennas
- Purpose-built aluminum trailer
- Extensive seating and sunbathing configuration
- All equipment and electronics fully operational
Principal Specifications
Manufacturer: Zodiac
Model: Medline IV
Year: 2009
Length: Approx. 8.50 m
Beam: Approx. 3.00 m
Hull: GRP rigid hull with Hypalon/CSM inflatable tubes
Engines: 2 × Yamaha F150 four-stroke
Total power: 300 HP
Engine hours: Approx. 270
Fuel capacity: Approx. 400 L
Water capacity: Approx. 50 L
Boat dry weight: Approx. 1,600 kg, excluding engines
Engines: Approx. 440 kg combined
Boat + engines: Approx. 2,040 kg before fuel, water and additional equipment
Trailer: Custom lightweight aluminum trailer included
History & Condition
- Built for the U.S. market by Zodiac of North America
- Originally operated in California
- Freshwater use only before import to Europe
- Imported into Croatia/EU in 2013 as an almost-new boat
- EU import duties paid
- Never involved in an accident
- Approximately 270 engine hours
- Only four summers in the sea during the last 10 years
- Otherwise protected in dry/indoor storage
- Custom protective cover
- Carefully maintained
- Equipment and electronics fully operational
This is not a typical 17-year-old RIB. Its combination of exceptionally low engine hours, Hypalon tubes, freshwater California history, extensive indoor storage, twin Yamaha engines, custom aluminum superstructure, extensive sun protection, Garmin electronics, teak dining table and dedicated aluminum trailer** makes it a particularly unusual Medline IV.
It offers the performance and safety of a large twin-engine RIB while providing the comfort and versatility required for family cruising, swimming, entertaining and exploring the Adriatic and Mediterranean.
Viewing by appointment in Split or Bol, Brač, Croatia.
Asking price: €42,500, including purpose-built aluminum trailer.
