Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 7 Man 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 340 FR Acti-V INT-L 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 7 Man 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 340 FR Acti-V INT-L 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 50 hp, the Zodiac 7 Man 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 340 FR Acti-V INT-L 2008's 15-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 7 Man 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 340 FR Acti-V INT-L 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 7 Man 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 340 FR Acti-V INT-L 2008 has a documented top speed of 26 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 7 Man 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 13,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 340 FR Acti-V INT-L 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model7 Man
ModelCadet Fastroller 340 FR Acti-V INT-L
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet13.75
Length - Feet11
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m) Inside Length: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.48)
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Inches165
Length overall - Inches134
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] - Detail5 ft. 11 in. (1.79 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 7 in. (.78 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Engine max15 hp (12 kW) Recommended Maximum: 10 hp (8 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard6 hp (5 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,763 lbs. (800 kg)
Maximum capacity1,653 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people5+1
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed26 mph (42 km/h)