Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Sundream 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 80 hp, the Zodiac Sundream 2009 has a 76-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011'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 Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 is rated for 3 passengers, while the Zodiac Sundream 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 has a documented top speed of 7 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 3 passengers and at 7,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Sundream 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.