Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 260 R 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet 240 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 260 R 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 240 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 8 hp for the Zodiac 260 R 2009 and 4 hp for the Zodiac Cadet 240 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
Both boats are rated for 3 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Zodiac Cadet 240 2008 has a documented top speed of 7 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: The Zodiac 260 R 2009 and Zodiac Cadet 240 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet8.5
Length - Feet7
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m) Inside Length: 5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Meters2.39
Length overall - Inches102
Length overall - Inches94
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail57 lbs. (26 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg25.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.57
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55) Inside Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters2.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max8 hp (6 kW)
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3 hp (2.3 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity725 lbs. (329 kg)
Maximum capacity551 lbs. (250 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people3
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed7 mph (11 km/h)