Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet 285 S 2008 vs Zodiac CZ7 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet 285 S 2008 against a deep vee Zodiac CZ7 2008 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 Zodiac Cadet 285 S 2008 carries a rated maximum of 8 hp. Engine data for the Zodiac CZ7 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac CZ7 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet 285 S 2008 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac CZ7 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac CZ7 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet 285 S 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Weight - Detail86 lbs. (39 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg39.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.86
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 - Meters2.85
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet9
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m) Inside Length: 6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters2.84
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Inches112
Length overall - Inches285
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4 hp (3 kW)
Engine/s standardTwin V6 Evinrude? 150 hp FPXSR - 300 hp
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max8 hp (6 kW) Recommended Maximum: 6 hp (4.5 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail133 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters503.46
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal133
Performance
Maximum speed17 mph (28 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity881 lbs (400 kg)
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available