Both the Nautica RIB 15 Widebody 2011 and the Nautica RIB RR40 Rescue Boat 2011 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?

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 60 hp for the Nautica RIB 15 Widebody 2011 and 40 hp for the Nautica RIB RR40 Rescue Boat 2011. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautica RIB 15 Widebody 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Nautica RIB RR40 Rescue Boat 2011 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautica RIB 15 Widebody 2011 could be the deciding factor.