A centre-console boat can make longer days more comfortable when it combines clear deck circulation with somewhere to escape the weather. Zodiac's X9CC uses an 8.72-metre platform with inflatable tubes, a stepped hull and a compact cabin.
The model was presented in the Cannes 2026 programme as the smaller companion to the X10CC. The official current specification takes precedence over dimensions in early show material.
A manageable size
The published overall length is 8.72 metres and beam 3.37 metres, keeping the RIB within Leisure Boat Guide's scope. Its arrangement aims to combine sociable deck areas with the practical reassurance of inflatable tubes.
Actual passenger capacity, weight and engine approval require the current builder specification. Beam also matters when planning a berth or trailer.
Deck and cabin together
A cabin creates somewhere to store bags or retreat during a long day, while the centre-console arrangement preserves access around the boat. The hull and tube layout remain central to the way the boat is intended to be used.
A buyer should inspect seating, movement and protection from the elements during a sea trial. Photographs alone cannot establish comfort in changing conditions.
A new-model comparison
The X9CC can be assessed against other sub-nine-metre RIBs rather than larger crossover yachts. Real-world performance will depend on installed propulsion and loading.
LBG uses Zodiac's official image of the named boat and current model measurements. The current builder specification remains the reference.