Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2010 against a modified vee Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2010 at 8,5 ft versus Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 at 11,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 tips the scales at 425 lbs — 352 lbs less than the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2010 at 73 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 30 hp, the Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 has a 26-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2010's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

Both boats are rated for 4 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 comes in at 14 lbs per hp versus 18 lbs per hp for the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2010. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.

Top speed is rated at 30 mph for the Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 and 7 mph for the Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2010.

The Zodiac Yachtline 340 2013 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac Cadet Roll Up 260 2010 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.