Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2010 vs Zodiac Pro 1980 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2010 vs Zodiac Pro 1980 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 60 hp, the Zodiac Pro 1980 has a 56-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2010'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 Pro 1980 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2010 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Pro 1980 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2010 has a documented top speed of 12 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Pro 1980 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 15,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet Airlite 240 2010 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 Airlite 24
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches61
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail60 lbs. (27 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg27.22
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.6
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet7.92
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m)
Length overall - Detail15.00 ft
Length overall - Meters2.41
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches95
Length overall - Inches180
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 4 in. (0.4 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower60 hp
Performance
Maximum speed12 mph (20 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity639 lbs. (290 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people3
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower