Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet 240 2008 vs Zodiac Medline III 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 240 2008 against a deep vee Zodiac Medline III 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 Medline III 2011 measures 24,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Cadet 240 2008 at 7,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline III 2011 tips the scales at 3 087 lbs — 3 030 lbs less than the Zodiac Cadet 240 2008 at 57 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 250 hp, the Zodiac Medline III 2011 has a 246-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet 240 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 III 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet 240 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 Medline III 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Medline III 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet 240 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
ModelCadet 24
ModelMedline III
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail57 lbs. (26 kg)
Weight - Detail3,087 lbs. (1,400 kg)
Weight - kg25.85
Weight - kg1400.24
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.3087
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.55) Inside Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters2.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet7
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m) Inside Length: 5 ft. 1 in. (1.55 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters2.39
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches94
Length overall - Inches288
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)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailRear:46.5 gal. (176 l) Bow: 44.4 gal. (168 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46.5
Performance
Maximum speed7 mph (11 km/h)
Maximum speed53 mph (85 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity551 lbs. (250 kg)
Maximum capacity2,866 - 3,858 lbs. (1,300 - 1,750 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people8 / 15
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 11 in. (0.575 m)