Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008 vs Zodiac II C 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac II C 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 115 hp, the Zodiac II C 2009 has a 109-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008's 6-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 C 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet 260 S 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 C 2009 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008 has a documented top speed of 11 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac II C 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 17,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet 260 S 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 260 S
ModelII C
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail79 lbs. (36 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg35.83
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.79
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 - Feet17.42
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 - Detail17 ft. 5 in. (5.3 m)
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Meters5.31
Length overall - Inches102
Length overall - Inches209
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 max6 hp (4.5 kW) Recommended Maximum: 4 hp (3 kW)
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed11 mph (18 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity815 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum capacity2,458 lbs. (1,115 kg)
Maximum people3+1
Maximum people9