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AB Inflatables Nautilus 17 DLX

The AB Inflatables Nautilus 17 DLX is a RIB with a 5.18 m length overall and a 2.46 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The heaviest of its group568 kgweight, often a sign of a better ride in choprivals: 380 to 516 kg
  • The largest fuel tank125 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 100 to 110 L

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
5.18 m
Beam
2.46 m
Max power
115 hp
Number of engines
1
Max engine weight
220 kg
CE category
C
Persons
10
Dry weight
568 kg
Fuel
125 L
Water tank
38 L
Shaft
L
Model year
2011

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Nautilus 17 DLX against Highfield Boats Sport 520 · Zar Formenti ZAR 47 · Nuova Jolly NJ 530, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicNautilus 17 DLXHighfield Boats Sport 520Zar Formenti ZAR 47Nuova Jolly NJ 530
Length overall m5.185.235.15.3
Beam m2.462.462.322.42
Persons people101088
Max power hp11511511590
Dry weight kg568516380430
Fuel L125105100110

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Technical specifications

Inside length4 m
Inside width1.35 m
Tube diameter0.51 m
Recommended power90 hp
Maximum load1,200 kg

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)

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