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AB Inflatables Alumina 18 ALX

The AB Inflatables Alumina 18 ALX is a RIB with a 5.49 m length overall and a 2.4 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The largest fuel tank120 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 50 to 90 L
  • Highest rated (plate) power115 hpbuilder's ceiling, engine(s) not includedrivals: 90 to 100 hp

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
5.49 m
Beam
2.4 m
Max power
115 hp
Number of engines
1
Max engine weight
220 kg
CE category
C
Persons
12
Dry weight
434 kg
Fuel
120 L
Shaft
XL

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Alumina 18 ALX against 3D Tender Dream 550 · Bombard Explorer 550 · BWA BWA M 180 Open Pro, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicAlumina 18 ALX3D Tender Dream 550Bombard Explorer 550BWA BWA M 180 Open Pro
Length overall m5.495.55.55.54
Beam m2.42.242.182.45
Persons people129148
Max power hp1159090100
Dry weight kg434350280400
Fuel L12050n/a90

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Technical specifications

Inside length4.47 m
Inside width1.3 m
Tube diameter0.53 m
Tube fabricTissu ORCA (CSM)
Airtight chambers5
Recommended power90 hp
Maximum load1,385 kg

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)

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