Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet 200 2008 vs Zodiac Medline IV 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 200 2008 against a deep vee Zodiac Medline IV 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Zodiac Medline IV 2010 measures 27,9 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 21,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Cadet 200 2008 at 6,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline IV 2010 tips the scales at 3 527 lbs — 3 478 lbs less than the Zodiac Cadet 200 2008 at 49 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Zodiac Medline IV 2010 has a 346-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet 200 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 Medline IV 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet 200 2008 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Medline IV 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline IV 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet 200 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCadet 2
ModelMedline IV
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail49 lbs. (22 kg)
Weight - Detail3,527 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Weight - kg22.23
Weight - kg1599.82
Weight - lbs.49
Weight - lbs.3527
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet6
Length - Feet27.92
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) Inside Length: 4 ft. (1.23 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters2.01
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Inches79
Length overall - Inches335
Beamnot available
Beam9 ft. 10 in. (3 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches118
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3 hp (2.3 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max4 hp (3 kW) Recommended Maximum: 3.5 hp (2.5 kW)
Engine max350 hp (262 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail105.7 gal. (400 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters401.25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal105.7
Performance
Maximum speed7 mph (11 km/h)
Maximum speed57 mph (91 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity419 lbs. (190 kg)
Maximum capacity3,538 - 4,696 lbs. (1,605 - 2,130 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people8 / 15
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter2 ft. (0.6 m)