Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 310 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 NEO 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac 310 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 NEO 2013 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 310 2009 and 25 hp for the Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 NEO 2013. 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 NEO 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac 310 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 NEO 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 NEO 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 310 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 NEO 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 11,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 310 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model31
ModelCadet RIB 340 NEO
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet10.17
Length - Feet11.17
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Inches122
Length overall - Inches134
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches68
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail214 lbs. (97 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg97.07
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.214
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. (0.8 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max8 hp (6 kW)
Engine max25 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower15 - 20 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum capacity1,345 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3 airtight compartments