Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2011 vs Zodiac Medline II 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2011 against a inflatable rigid Zodiac Medline II 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Zodiac Medline II 2008 measures 19,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2011 at 11,2 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Zodiac Medline II 2008 tips the scales at 1 432 lbs — 1 317 lbs less than the Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2011 at 115 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 150 hp, the Zodiac Medline II 2008 has a 130-hp advantage over the Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2011's 20-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 Solid 340 2011 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Zodiac Medline II 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 11,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Medline II 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCadet Solid 34
ModelMedline II
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 11 in. (1.79 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.8
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches71
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail115 lbs. (52 kg)
Weight - Detail1,432 lbs. (650 kg)
Weight - kg52.16
Weight - kg649.54
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.1432
Length - Feet11.17
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m) Inside Length: 16 ft. 3 in. (4.95)
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches134
Length overall - Inches236
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) Inside Width: 4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialRigid inflatable
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine max150 hp (113 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard115 hp (87 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed28 mph (45 km/h)
Maximum speed46 mph (74 km/h)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,654 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum capacity2,425 lbs. (cat B), 3,417 lbs. (cat C), 1,100 lbs. (Cat B), 1,550 lbs. (Cat C)
Maximum people6
Maximum people5 (Cat B), 11 (Cat C)