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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.

CharacteristicVentus 8 VLHighfield Boats Classic 260Selva T 255 VZodiac Nautic Cadet 270 Ultralight RIB Alu
Length overall m2.62.62.532.73
Beam m1.681.71.561.67
Max power hp1015710
Dry weight kg43544337

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Technical specifications

Inside length1.79 m
Inside width0.72 m
Tube diameter0.4 m
Airtight chambers3+1
Tube fabricOrca (CSM) 820 g/m2
Recommended power8 hp
Maximum load506 kg

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