Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2009 vs Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2009 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2008 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 90 hp, the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2008 has a 86-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 470 DL 2008 is rated for 9 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 470 DL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2008 has a documented top speed of 37 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Yachtline Deluxe 470 DL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 15,0 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 470 DL
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length - Feet8.5
Length - Feet15
Length overall - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) 9 ft. 10 in. (2.98 m)
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Inches102
Length overall - Inches185
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail859 lbs. (390 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg389.64
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.859
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.05 m) Inside Length: 3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters4.7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max4 hp (3 kW)
Engine max90 hp (68 kW) Recommended Maximum: 70 hp (53 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard50 hp (38 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity661 lbs. (300 kg)
Maximum capacity2,081 lbs. (945 kg)
Maximum people3 + 1
Maximum people9
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed36.7 mph (67.9 km/h)