Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet Solid 285 2010 vs Zodiac FC 580 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Zodiac Cadet Solid 285 2010 vs Zodiac FC 580 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Zodiac FC 580 2009 has a 82-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Solid 285 2010's 8-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 FC 580 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Solid 285 2010 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac FC 580 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac FC 580 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet Solid 285 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeZodiac
Makenot available
ModelCadet Solid 285
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.6
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches63
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail86 lbs. (39 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg39.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet9.33
Length - Feet20
Length overall - Detail9 ft. 4 in. (2.85 m)
Length overall - Detail20.00 ft
Length overall - Meters2.84
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches112
Length overall - Inches240
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max8 hp (6 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeEvinrude
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower90 hp
Performance
Maximum speed17 mph (28 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity882 lbs. (400 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower