Zodiac 15 Man 2009 boat specs
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Zodiac 15 Man 2009
2009
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Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 boat specs
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Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010
2010
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Zodiac 15 Man 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 15 Man 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Zodiac 15 Man 2009 has a 140-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010's 10-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 15 Man 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 15 Man 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 15 Man 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 20,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeZodiac
MakeZodiac
Model15 Man
ModelCadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet20.67
Length - Feet10.67
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 8 in. (6.3 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)
Length overall - Meters6.3
Length overall - Meters3.25
Length overall - Inches248
Length overall - Inches128
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 6 in. (1.68 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.68
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches66
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail88 lbs. (40 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg39.92
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.88
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (113 kW)
Engine max10 hp (8 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,836 lbs. (1,740 kg)
Maximum capacity1,080 lbs. (490 kg)
Maximum people15
Maximum people5
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed23 mph (37 km/h)

Zodiac 15 Man 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Zodiac 15 Man 2009 or the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010?
The Zodiac 15 Man 2009 is the longer of the two at 20,7 feet overall. The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 comes in at 10,7 feet, making it roughly 10,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Zodiac 15 Man 2009 is rated to a maximum of 150 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 tops out at 10 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Zodiac 15 Man 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 15 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Zodiac 15 Man 2009 and Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Zodiac 15 Man 2009 and the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 325 ACTI-V 2010 are built by Zodiac. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.