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When customers are looking for a new AB Inflatables, one of the usual questions is: should it have an Aluminum or Fiberglass Hull?  There’s no right or wrong answer, it depends on the needs, circumstances, use and tastes of each customer.  Here some key facts of each, which could help answer this question:

Aluminum Hull Facts

– Toughness: The aluminum hulls are more resistant to impacts in certain conditions.  (Rocky shores and shallow waters).  In case of an impact, the hull might suffer a scratch or bend, but will not fracture.

– Weight: Their low weight demands less power, which results in fuel economy.  It is important also to remark that users can lift larger tenders with their davits.

– Handling: These are easier to carry and dock.

– Customization: A consumer can design further details and different layouts with the boat builder, due to the fact that molds are not used in its construction process.

-Maintenance: Aluminum requires very little maintenance other than keeping the salt off to protect the hull from corrosion.

– Global Care: The recyclable property of the aluminum and the nature of its manufacturing process, make it more environmentally friendly.

– Safety: An aluminum hull has a higher melting point than other type of boat building structures. Therefore, it make slower the fire expansion and becomes safer under a fire situation.

Fiberglass Hull Facts

– Aesthetics: A fiberglass hull tender has a molded and sleeker finish.

– Repairs: Fiberglass hulls are easier and cheaper to repair when minor accidents occur.  It is also easier to find fiberglass technicians almost everywhere.

– Under Deck Ample Space: Fiberglass console ribs have more under deck space on the smaller sizes (Up to 15ft).  These can offer a higher under deck fuel tank capacity and/or more ample space for storage, among other benefits.

– Quite ride: These boats produce less noise under operation.

Choose your boat:

Leisure Line: http://www.abinflatables.com/leisure/

Professional Line: http://www.abinflatables.com/professional/

Sydney International Boat Show

The team from Marina Bayside with the support of Ribforce Inflatables, are looking forward to see you at the Sydney International Boat Show in Australia.  The great line up of AB Inflatables boats that they will be exhibiting, can’t be missed.  The show have returned to the Darling Harbour for its 50^th Anniversary, so we hope to see you all around at Booth 401.

Exhibiting during the show, our following Lines & Models:

Nautilus DLX line: Fiberglass Luxury Console inflatable boats.  See more here.

Models exhibited: 13 & 17 DLX.

Mares VSX Line: Fiberglass console rigid inflatable boats. See more here.

Models exhibited: 10 VSX.

Oceanus VST line: Fiberglass Sport Console rigid inflatable boats. See more here.

Models exhibited: 11 VST.

Alumina ALX Line:  Aluminum Console inflatable boats. See more here.

Models exhibited: 16 ALX.

Lammina AL Line:  Aluminum open rigid inflatable boats. See more here.

Models exhibited: 8 AL, 9.5 AL & 11 AL.

Lammina UL Line:  Ultra-Light Aluminum open rigid inflatable boats. See more here.

Models exhibited: 7.5 UL & 10 UL.

Navigo VS Line: Fiberglass open rigid inflatable boats with Bow Locker. See more.

Models exhibited: 12 VS.

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 WHEN: Aug 3 – 7, 2017

HOURS:

Halls: 10 am – 8pm

Marina: 10 am – 7pm

WHERE:  Sydney – Darling Harbour

LOCATION: Booth 401.

Interested in schedule a meeting with our team during the show? Contact us here

AB aluminum inflatable boats feature a Chrome-free Pretreatment before powder coating that provides the following advantages:

• Superior anti-corrosive resistance: All AB aluminum inflatable boats are made with the best marine grade aluminum which provides protection against corrosion. However, if your preference is to have your aluminum dinghy powder coated, our chrome-free pretreatment also provides additional anti-corrosive resistance to your aluminum boat.

• Superior Adherence: When the chrome-free pretreatment is applied to each of the aluminum hulls, this technology helps to increase the adherence of the coating to the aluminum hull once is applied.

See more about our Powder Coating process here: AB Aluminum Hull Division,

Quality tests according to American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)

• Adherence test (ASTM D2794-93)
• Analytical capability test (ASTM D522/D522M-13)
• Accelerated corrosion test (Salt spray Camera)

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

As every year, AB Inflatables will be waiting for your visit at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in Australia with our friends of RIBFORCE INFLATABLES.

Exhibiting during the show, our following Lines & Models:

Nautilus DLX line: Fiberglass Luxury Console inflatable boats.. See more here.

Models exhibited: 12 DLX & 17 DLX.

Mares VSX Line: Fiberglass console rigid inflatable boats. See more here.

Models exhibited: 10 VSX.

Oceanus VST line: Fiberglass Sport Console rigid inflatable boats. See more here.

Models exhibited: 11 VST,  New 21 VST Open & 28 VST with New Console.

Alumina ALX Line:  Aluminum Console inflatable boats. See more here.

Models exhibited: 9.5 ALX, 13 ALX & 18 ALX.

Lammina AL Line:  Aluminum open rigid inflatable boats. See more here.

Models exhibited: 8 AL, 9 AL, 9.5 AL, 10 AL, 11 AL & 14 AL.

Lammina UL Line:  Ultra-Light Aluminum open rigid inflatable boats. See more here.

Models exhibited: 7.5 UL, 8 UL, 9 UL & 10 UL.

Ventus VL Line: Light-weight fiberglass open rigid inflatable boats. See more.

Models exhibited: 9 VL, 10 VL & 12 VL.

Ventus VS Line: Fiberglass open rigid inflatable boats with Bow Locker. See more.

Models exhibited: 9 VS, 10 VS & 13 VS.

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 WHEN: May 25 – 28, 2017

HOURS: 9 am – 5pm

WHERE:  Sanctuary Cove

LOCATION: The Parkway

Interested in schedule a meeting with our team during the show? Contact us here

XPO OUTDOORS 2017 – VERACRUZ, MÉXICO

AB Inflatables is delighted to debut at the XPO OUTDOORS with our Partners Gulf Marine Mexico.

Don’t miss the opportunity to discover our open inflatable boats (dinghies) to see why AB is the best choice as your primary boat or tender.

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WHEN: March 18th – March 19th / 2.017

WHERE:  

World Trade Center Veracruz

Blvb. Adolfo Ruiz Cortines No. 3497

Col. Ylang-Ylang C.P. 94298

Boca del Río, Veracruz

Interested in schedule a meeting with our team during the show? Contact us here

AB Inflatables is delighted to be at the Caribbean International Boat Show – Puerto Rico 2017 with our Partners Boats R Us.

Don’t miss the opportunity to discover our open inflatable boats (dinghies) to see why AB is the best choice as your primary boat or tender.

Among the lines that you will able to see during the Boat Show are:

Navigo VS line: Fiberglass open inflatable boats. See more here.

Lammina AL Line:  Aluminum open inflatable boats. See more here.

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WHEN: March 17th – March 19th / 2.017

HOURS

Friday, March 17th, 11:00am–8:00pm
Saturday, March 18, 10:00am–7:00pm
Sunday, March 19th, 10:00am–6:00pm

WHERE:  

Puerto Del Rey Marina

Road No. 3, KM 51.4

Fajardo, PR 00738

Interested in schedule a meeting with our team during the show? Contact us here