Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 300 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet Solid 260 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 300 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Solid 260 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 10 hp for the Zodiac 300 2009 and 6 hp for the Zodiac Cadet Solid 260 2010. 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 4 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 Solid 260 2010 has a documented top speed of 11 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: The Zodiac 300 2009 and Zodiac Cadet Solid 260 2010 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
Model3
ModelCadet Solid 26
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet9.83
Length - Feet8.5
Length overall - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Meters3
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Inches118
Length overall - Inches102
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft 3 in. (1.6 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters0.08
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail79 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg35.83
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.79
Body / Hull
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp (8 kW)
Engine max6 hp (4.5 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum capacity816 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed11 mph (18 km/h)