Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 boat specs
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Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011
2011
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Zodiac Sundream 2009 boat specs
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Zodiac Sundream 2009
2009
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Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 vs Zodiac Sundream 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

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.
General Boat Info
MakeZodiac
MakeZodiac
ModelCadet Roll Up 24
ModelSundream
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 1 in. (1.54 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.55
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches61
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail57 lbs. (26 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg25.85
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet7.92
Length - Feet16.42
Length overall - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters2.41
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches95
Length overall - Inches197
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialInflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 4 in. (0.4 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine max80 hp (59 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed7 mph (11 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity553 lbs. (250 kg)
Maximum capacity2,535 lbs. (1,150 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people1

Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 vs Zodiac Sundream 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 or the Zodiac Sundream 2009?
The Zodiac Sundream 2009 is the longer of the two at 16,4 feet overall. The Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 comes in at 7,9 feet, making it roughly 8,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Zodiac Sundream 2009 is rated to a maximum of 80 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 tops out at 4 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 is Coast Guard rated for 3 passengers, while the Zodiac Sundream 2009 is certified for 1. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Are the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 and Zodiac Sundream 2009 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 240 2011 and the Zodiac Sundream 2009 are built by Zodiac. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.