Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2012 vs Zodiac Pro 1980 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2012 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 45-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2012's 15-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 Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Pro 1980 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2012 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2012 has a documented top speed of 26 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Pro 1980 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 Cadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 11,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Pro 1980 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
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelCadet Fastroller 360 ACTI-V INT-L
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 9 in. (1.74 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.75
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches69
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail97 lbs. (44 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg44
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.97
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 9 in. (0.84 m) inside width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m) inside length
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet11.83
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail15.00 ft
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters4.57
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches180
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 3 + 1
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max15 hp (12 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 speed26 mph (42 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,654 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower