Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 2010 vs Zodiac III 2009 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 2010 and the Zodiac III 2009 are inflatable rigid designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Zodiac III 2009 has a 225-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 2010's 25-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 III 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac III 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac III 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet RIB 340 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCadet RIB 34
ModelIII
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 8 in. (1.72 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.73
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches68
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail172 lbs. (78 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg78.02
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.172
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet11.17
Length - Feet23.75
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Inches134
Length overall - Inches285
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp (19 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed30 mph (48 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,543 lbs. (700 kg)
Maximum capacity3,858 lbs. (1,750 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people15