Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008 vs Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Cadet 260 S 2008 vs Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 has a 244-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 Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 is rated for 6 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 Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Open 7 NEO T-Top 250hp On Order 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 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
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelCadet 260 S
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
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 - Feet22
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 - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches102
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typenot available
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 maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal53
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters200.63
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Performance
Maximum speed11 mph (18 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity815 lbs. (370 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3+1
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower