Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet Solid 260 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Solid 260 2012 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 Solid 260 2012 tops out at 6 hp. Engine specs for the Zodiac 420 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 420 TC4 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Solid 260 2012 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 420 TC4 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet Solid 260 2012 has a documented top speed of 11 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Cadet Solid 260 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac 420 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 420 TC4 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 13,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet Solid 260 2012 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
Model420 TC4
ModelCadet Solid 26
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet13.67
Length - Feet8.5
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.17
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Inches164
Length overall - Inches102
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches63
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] - Detail2 ft. 4 in. (0.7 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m) inside length
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max6 hp (4.5 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,212 lbs. (550 kg)
Maximum capacity816 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people3 + 1
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 2 + 1
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed11 mph (18 km/h)