Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2012 vs Zodiac CZ7 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a inflatable non rigid Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2012 against a deep vee Zodiac CZ7 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 Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2012 carries a rated maximum of 20 hp. Engine data for the Zodiac CZ7 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Zodiac CZ7 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac CZ7 2008 could be the deciding factor.
The Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2012 has a documented top speed of 28 mph. Speed data wasn't available for the other model.
The Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2012 is an inflatable design — lighter, easier to store, and quicker to launch from a beach or dock without a slipway. The Zodiac CZ7 2008 is a rigid hull, which typically offers a more confident ride in chop and easier maintenance over the long term.
Bottom line: Choose the Zodiac CZ7 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Zodiac Cadet Solid 340 2012 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
ModelCZ7
Model Year2012
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 - Detailnot available
Weight - kg52.16
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. (0.78 m) inside width
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [deck]8 ft. 2 in. (2.48 m) inside length
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet11.17
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 2 in. (3.4 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters3.4
Length overall - Meters7.24
Length overall - Inches134
Length overall - Inches285
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialInflatable
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Non Rigid
Hull typeDeep Vee
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubesAirtight Compartments: 3 + 1
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Engine max20 hp (15 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin V6 Evinrude? 150 hp FPXSR - 300 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail133 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters503.46
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal133
Performance
Maximum speed28 mph (45 km/h)
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,653.5 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum capacity2,160 lbs
Maximum people5 + 1
Maximum peoplenot available