Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 350 TC4 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet 310 Solid 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 350 TC4 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 310 Solid 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.
The Zodiac Cadet 310 Solid 2013 tops out at 15 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac 350 TC4 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Cadet 310 Solid 2013 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Zodiac 350 TC4 2009 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Cadet 310 Solid 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet 310 Solid 2013 has a documented top speed of 22 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Cadet 310 Solid 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 350 TC4 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 310 Solid 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 10,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac 350 TC4 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model350 TC4
ModelCadet 310 Solid
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet11.42
Length - Feet10.17
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Length overall - Meters3.48
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Inches137
Length overall - Inches122
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches63
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail93 lbs. (42 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg42.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.93
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 4 in. (0.7 m) inside
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]7 ft. 1 in. (2.17 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower4 - 10 hp recommended
Engine maxnot available
Engine max15 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum capacity992 lbs. (450 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people5
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 + 1 airtight compartments
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed22 mph (36 km/h)