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AB Inflatables Alumina 16 ALX

The AB Inflatables Alumina 16 ALX is a RIB with a 4.88 m length overall and a 2.14 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • Highest certified capacity10 peopleCE design category for coastal waters, close to shorerivals: 7 to 9 people

Where it offers less

  • The lightest of its group298 kgtrailerable behind a car (width ≤ 2.55 m, no special convoy)rivals: 390 to 435 kg
  • The smallest fuel tank60 Lrather a day-use boatrivals: 85 to 98 L

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
4.88 m
Beam
2.14 m
Max power
70 hp
Number of engines
1
Max engine weight
115 kg
CE category
C
Persons
10
Dry weight
298 kg
Fuel
60 L
Shaft
L

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Alumina 16 ALX against Zodiac Nautic YACHTLINE 490 · BRIG Ltd. Eagle 5 · Grand Marine G500LF (Golden Line G500), at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicAlumina 16 ALXZodiac Nautic YACHTLINE 490BRIG Ltd. Eagle 5Grand Marine G500LF (Golden Line G500)
Length overall m4.884.94.954.95
Beam m2.142.052.32.3
Persons people10979
Max power hp7090115115
Dry weight kg298390430435
Fuel L60859890
Deadrise °n/an/a2018

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Technical specifications

Inside length4.01 m
Inside width1.08 m
Tube diameter0.51 m
Recommended power50 hp
Airtight chambers5
Tube fabricORCA (CSM) coated fabric
Maximum load1,179 kg

Usage programmes

Family / cruising

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