RIB
AB Inflatables Ventus 8 VL
The AB Inflatables Ventus 8 VL is a RIB with a 2.6 m length overall and a 1.68 m beam.
Key figures
- Propulsion
- Outboard
- Length overall
- 2.6 m
- Beam
- 1.68 m
- Max power
- 10 hp
- Number of engines
- 1
- Max engine weight
- 48 kg
- CE category
- C
- Persons
- 4
- Dry weight
- 43 kg
- Shaft
- S
Head to head with its direct rivals
Side-by-side figures for the Ventus 8 VL against Highfield Boats Classic 260 · Selva T 255 V · Zodiac Nautic Cadet 270 Ultralight RIB Alu, at comparable boat type and size.
| Characteristic | Ventus 8 VL | Highfield Boats Classic 260 | Selva T 255 V | Zodiac Nautic Cadet 270 Ultralight RIB Alu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length overall m | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| Beam m | 1.68 | 1.7 | 1.56 | 1.67 |
| Max power hp | 10 | 15 | 7 | 10 |
| Dry weight kg | 43 | 54 | 43 | 37 |
Technical specifications
| Inside length | 1.79 m |
|---|---|
| Inside width | 0.72 m |
| Tube diameter | 0.4 m |
| Airtight chambers | 3+1 |
| Tube fabric | Orca (CSM) 820 g/m2 |
| Recommended power | 8 hp |
| Maximum load | 506 kg |