Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet 200 2008 vs Zodiac Pro Open 650 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 200 2008 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Pro Open 650 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Zodiac Pro Open 650 2011 measures 21,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 15,3 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 Pro Open 650 2011 tips the scales at 1 477 lbs — 1 428 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 175 hp, the Zodiac Pro Open 650 2011 has a 171-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 Pro Open 650 2011 is rated for 5 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 Pro Open 650 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro Open 650 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 21,3 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
ModelPro Open 65
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail49 lbs. (22 kg)
Weight - Detail1,477 lbs. (670 kg)
Weight - kg22.23
Weight - kg669.96
Weight - lbs.49
Weight - lbs.1477
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 - Feet21.33
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2 m) Inside Length: 4 ft. (1.23 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 4 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters2.01
Length overall - Meters6.5
Length overall - Inches79
Length overall - Inches256
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
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 max175 hp (131 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail31.7 gal (120 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters121.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal31.7
Performance
Maximum speed7 mph (11 km/h)
Maximum speed48 mph (77 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity419 lbs. (190 kg)
Maximum capacity2,370 - 3,527 lbs. (1,075 - 1,600 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people5 / 13
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)