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AB Inflatables Ventus 9 VL

The AB Inflatables Ventus 9 VL is a RIB with a 2.9 m length overall and a 1.72 m beam.

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
2.9 m
Beam
1.72 m
Max power
15 hp
Number of engines
1
Max engine weight
55 kg
CE category
C
Persons
4
Dry weight
48 kg
Shaft
S

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Ventus 9 VL against Highfield Boats Classic 290 · Selva T 285 V · Grand Marine S300 (S300 / S300S / S300L), at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicVentus 9 VLHighfield Boats Classic 290Selva T 285 VGrand Marine S300 (S300 / S300S / S300L)
Length overall m2.92.92.853
Beam m1.721.71.541.67
Persons people4434
Max power hp15201015
Dry weight kg48594656
Deadrise °n/a15n/a15

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Technical specifications

Inside length2.06 m
Inside width0.81 m
Tube diameter0.43 m
Airtight chambers3+1
Tube fabricOrca (CSM) 820 g/m2
Recommended power9.9 hp
Maximum load632 kg

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