Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet 260 LR 2008 vs Zodiac II 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 260 LR 2008 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac II 2009 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 150 hp, the Zodiac II 2009 has a 146-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet 260 LR 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 II 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet 260 LR 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 II 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac II 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 19,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet 260 LR 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
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail64 lbs. (29 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg29.03
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (.7 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length - Meters2.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet8
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m) Inside Length: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (5.98 m)
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches102
Length overall - Inches236
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
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)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed15 mph (24 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity815 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum capacity3,417 lbs. (1,550 kg)
Maximum people3+1
Maximum people11