Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 4 hp for the Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2009 and 15 hp for the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008 is rated for 4 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 Yachtline Rib 310R 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008 has a documented top speed of 27 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Yachtline Rib 310R 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 1,0 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
ModelYachtline Rib 310R
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet7.92
Length - Feet1
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m)
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m) Inside Length: 7 ft. 2 in. (2.18 m)
Length overall - Meters2.41
Length overall - Meters3.1
Length overall - Inches95
Length overall - Inches122
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail143 lbs. (65 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg64.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.143
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) Inside Width: 2 ft. 4 in. (.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters3.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine max15 hp (12 kW) Recommended Maximum: 10 hp (8 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard6 hp (5 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity639 lbs. (290 kg)
Maximum capacity1,168 lbs. (530 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people4
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (.45 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed27 mph (44 km/h)