Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet 260 Roll Up 2013 vs Zodiac IV 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 260 Roll Up 2013 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac IV 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 350 hp, the Zodiac IV 2009 has a 346-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet 260 Roll Up 2013'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 IV 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet 260 Roll Up 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac IV 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet 260 Roll Up 2013 has a documented top speed of 7 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Cadet 260 Roll Up 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac IV 2009 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac IV 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 27,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet 260 Roll Up 2013 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 260 Roll Up
ModelIV
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail73 lbs. (33 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg33.11
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.73
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 4 in. (0.7 m) inside
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet8.5
Length - Feet27.92
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 11 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Meters8.51
Length overall - Inches102
Length overall - Inches335
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes2 airtight compartments
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower3 - 4 hp recommended
Horsepowernot available
Engine max4 hp
Engine max350 hp (262 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed7 mph (11 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity661 lbs. (300 kg)
Maximum capacity4,695 lbs. (2,130 kg)
Maximum people3 + 1
Maximum people15