Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2011 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 60 hp, the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2011 has a 56-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2009'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 Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2011 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2011 has a documented top speed of 37 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 420 DL 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 13,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCadet Roll Up 26
ModelYachtline Deluxe 420 DL
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet8.5
Length - Feet13.75
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 9 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Meters4.19
Length overall - Inches102
Length overall - Inches165
Beamnot available
Beam6 ft. 1 in. (1.86 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail602 lbs. (273 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg273.06
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.602
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine max60 hp (45 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail15 gal. (57 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters56.78
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Operational Info
Maximum capacity661 lbs. (300 kg)
Maximum capacity1,874 lbs. (850 kg)
Maximum people3 + 1
Maximum people6
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.455 m)
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed37 mph (60 km/h)