Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 690 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet 240 LR 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 690 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 240 LR 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Zodiac 690 2009 has a 246-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet 240 LR 2008's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac 690 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet 240 LR 2008 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 690 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 690 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet 240 LR 2008 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
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet22.92
Length - Feet7
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m) Inside Length: 5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Meters2.41
Length overall - Inches275
Length overall - Inches95
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail59 lbs. (27 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg26.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.59
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters2.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3 hp (2.3 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,357 lbs. (1,524 kg)
Maximum capacity639 lbs. (290 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people3
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed12 mph (20 km/h)