When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Zodiac N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 and the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 are deep vee designs with rigid inflatable construction — 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 — 300 hp for the Zodiac N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 and 300 hp for the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013. 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 Zodiac N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Zodiac N-ZO 760 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Zodiac N-ZO 700 Cabin 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Both are inflatable designs, which means they pack down for compact storage, can be carried in a bag, and are dramatically lighter than equivalent rigid hulls. The trade-off is setup time and the need to monitor tube pressure regularly.