Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet RIB 260 2011 vs Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable rigid Zodiac Cadet RIB 260 2011 against a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2009 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 — 8 hp for the Zodiac Cadet RIB 260 2011 and 4 hp for the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2009. 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.
Both boats are rated for 3 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Zodiac Cadet RIB 260 2011 has a documented top speed of 19 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: The Zodiac Cadet RIB 260 2011 and Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
ModelCadet RIB 26
ModelCadet Roll Up 24
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 4 in. (1.62 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.63
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches64
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail110 lbs. (50 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg49.9
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet8.5
Length - Feet7.92
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m)
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Meters2.41
Length overall - Inches102
Length overall - Inches95
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max8 hp (6 kW)
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed19 mph (31 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity725 lbs. (329 kg)
Maximum capacity552 lbs. (250 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people3