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AB Inflatables Oceanus 17 VST

The AB Inflatables Oceanus 17 VST 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 largest fuel tank125 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 60 to 105 L
  • Highest certified capacity12 peopleCE design category for coastal waters, close to shorerivals: 8 to 10 people

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
12
Dry weight
502 kg
Fuel
125 L
Water tank
38 L
Shaft
L

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Oceanus 17 VST against Highfield Boats Sport 520 · Zar Formenti ZAR 47 · 3D Tender Patrol 530, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicOceanus 17 VSTHighfield Boats Sport 520Zar Formenti ZAR 473D Tender Patrol 530
Length overall m5.185.235.15.3
Beam m2.462.462.322.13
Persons people121089
Max power hp11511511590
Dry weight kg502516380230
Fuel L12510510060

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Technical specifications

Inside length3.99 m
Inside width1.27 m
Tube diameter0.51 m
Airtight chambers5
Tube fabricOrca (CSM)
Recommended power90 hp
Maximum load1,335 kg

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)Fishing

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