Both the AB Inflatables 19 VST 2010 and the AB Inflatables F 19 Jet or Stern Drive 2009 are rigid inflatable designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - AB Inflatables 19 VST 2010 at 19,0 ft versus AB Inflatables F 19 Jet or Stern Drive 2009 at 19,0 ft. At 1 368 lbs and 1 430 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the AB Inflatables F 19 Jet or Stern Drive 2009 has a 35-hp advantage over the AB Inflatables 19 VST 2010's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 45 gal and 45 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The AB Inflatables 19 VST 2010 is rated for 15 passengers, while the AB Inflatables F 19 Jet or Stern Drive 2009 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the AB Inflatables 19 VST 2010 could be the deciding factor.