AB Alumina 16 ALX – 16-Foot Deep V-Hull Aluminum Sport Console RIB

Description

Constructed with a 3.17 mm, or 0.125 inch, powder-coated aluminum deep-V hull, the AB Inflatables Alumina 16 ALX is a 4.88 m, or 16 ft, sport console rigid inflatable boat. The marine-grade aluminum deck uses non-skid EVA foam flooring, while the hull includes a full keel guard. Its four buoyancy chambers use Orca CSM 1100 decitex fabric with cold-cured hand-laminated reinforced seams, and the listed net weight is 355 kg, or 782 lb.

Maximum ISO capacity is nine persons, with a maximum payload of 980 kg, or 2,160 lb. The boat requires a 20-inch long-shaft outboard, with 60 HP recommended and 70 HP maximum. A 72 L, or 19 gal, EPA UST built-in fuel tank is specified. Leafield C7 Push-Push valves serve the four tube chambers, and CE Category C is listed for inshore and coastal conditions.

Key Specifications of the AB Inflatables Alumina 16 ALX Rigid Inflatable Boat

• The aluminum sport-console rigid inflatable boat measures 4.88 m, or 16 ft, overall and has a stated net weight of 355 kg.
• A powder-coated 3.17 mm aluminum deep-V hull includes a full keel guard, defining the listed rigid-hull construction for this model.
• The marine-grade powder-coated aluminum deck uses non-skid EVA foam flooring, establishing the specified deck-surface configuration for the boat.
• Four buoyancy chambers use Orca CSM 1100 decitex fabric with cold-cured hand-laminated reinforced seams for the stated tube construction.
• Maximum ISO passenger capacity is nine persons, while the listed maximum payload capacity is 980 kg, or 2,160 lb.
• A 72 L, or 19 gal, EPA UST built-in fuel tank establishes the specified onboard fuel-storage configuration for this console RIB.
• A 20-inch long-shaft outboard is required, with 60 HP recommended and 70 HP maximum power specified for propulsion selection.

Hull, Deck, and Capacity

This AB Inflatables rigid inflatable boat has an internal length of 3.80 m, or 12 ft 6 in, and an internal width of 1.07 m, or 3 ft 6 in. The tube diameter is listed at 0.48 m, or 1 ft 7 in. Its deep-V aluminum hull, full keel guard, and EVA-covered aluminum deck define the supplied structural configuration.

The standard equipment includes a sport console with grab rail and steering system, double helm seat with backrest, bow cushion and bow locker, integrated aluminum keel protector, LED navigation lights, heavy-duty rubber strake, automatic bilge pump, and stainless lifting and towing points. Passenger loading, payload, fuel capacity, engine selection, and long-shaft outboard configuration must remain within the listed limits.

Why Choose the AB Inflatables Alumina 16 ALX Rigid Inflatable Boat

The Alumina 16 ALX rigid inflatable boat combines a 4.88 m aluminum deep-V hull, 3.17 mm hull specification, EVA-covered deck, full keel guard, 72 L fuel tank, sport console, and four Orca CSM buoyancy chambers. Buyers can compare its 355 kg net weight, nine-person ISO capacity, 980 kg payload rating, CE Category C designation, 20-inch long-shaft requirement, 60 HP recommended power, and 70 HP maximum power against other aluminum console RIB configurations.

Setup and Outboard Considerations

The supplied configuration includes the sport console with grab rail and steering system, double helm seat, bow cushion, bow locker, aluminum keel protector, LED navigation lights, rubber strake, automatic bilge pump, and stainless lifting and towing points. Confirm the 20-inch long-shaft outboard configuration before rigging, then match engine power to the stated 60 HP recommendation and 70 HP maximum. Inflate the four buoyancy chambers through the specified Leafield C7 Push-Push valves and remain within the listed capacity limits.

Warranty and Support

AB Inflatables provides a 10-Year Limited Warranty covering Orca CSM fabric and aluminum hull structure. Mulmarine.com offers product-detail assistance before checkout, including help reviewing the 4.88 m hull dimensions, 355 kg net weight, 72 L fuel-tank specification, 20-inch long-shaft outboard requirement, and stated passenger, payload, and power limits against your planned console-RIB setup. Review the stated warranty coverage and documented included components before purchase.

Before Ordering the AB Inflatables Alumina 16 ALX Rigid Inflatable Boat

Confirm that your lift, trailer, dock, and storage plan supports the 4.88 m overall length and 355 kg net weight. You should use a 20-inch long-shaft outboard, select 60 HP as the recommended power level, avoid exceeding 70 HP, confirm the 72 L fuel-tank configuration, and remain within the nine-person and 980 kg maximum capacity limits.