Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 20 Man 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 20 Man 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008 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 300 hp, the Zodiac 20 Man 2009 has a 294-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008's 6-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 Cadet 260 S 2008 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Zodiac 20 Man 2009 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 3 passengers and at 8,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 20 Man 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model20 Man
ModelCadet 260 S
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet27.92
Length - Feet8
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) Inside Length: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m)
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Inches335
Length overall - Inches102
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail79 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg35.83
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.79
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters2.6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp (225 kW)
Engine max6 hp (4.5 kW) Recommended Maximum: 4 hp (3 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3 hp (2.3 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity6,172 lbs. (2,800 kg)
Maximum capacity815 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people3+1
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed11 mph (18 km/h)