Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2009 vs Zodiac N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2009 against a deep vee Zodiac N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 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 300 hp, the Zodiac N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 has a 296-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2009'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 N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 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 N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 22,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2009 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 Airlite 24
ModelN-ZO 700 Cabin
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet7.92
Length - Feet22.92
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m)
Length overall - Meters2.41
Length overall - Meters6.99
Length overall - Inches95
Length overall - Inches275
Beamnot available
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.21 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches126
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,283 lbs. (1,489 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1489.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.3283
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m) inside width
Length [deck]not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 11 in. (6.37 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine max300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 - 250 hp recommended
Operational Info
Maximum capacity639 lbs. (290 kg)
Maximum capacity4,489 lbs. (2,036 kg) Cat C 3,662 lbs. (1,661 kg) Cat B
Maximum people3
Maximum people12 / 7 (Cat C / Cat B)
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter2 ft. 2 in. (0.65 m)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes6 airtight compartments