Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac 9 Man 2009 vs Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac 9 Man 2009 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2011 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 70 hp, the Zodiac 9 Man 2009 has a 55-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2011'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 9 Man 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac 9 Man 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2011 has a documented top speed of 26 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac 9 Man 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 15,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model9 Man
ModelCadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet15.42
Length - Feet11.83
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m)
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches142
Beamnot available
Beam5 ft. 9 in. (1.74 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.75
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches69
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail97 lbs. (44 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg44
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.97
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max70 hp (52 kW)
Engine max15 hp (12 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,336 lbs. (1,060 kg)
Maximum capacity1,654 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed26 mph (42 km/h)