AB F17 OPEN – 17-Foot Professional Fiberglass RIB Boat

Description

Keep hull layout, passenger capacity, and outboard limits defined with the AB Inflatables F17 OPEN, a 5.18 m, or 17 ft, professional open-deck fiberglass RIB. Its deep-V hand-laid reinforced fiberglass hull supports a commercial-grade non-skid deck, while five buoyancy chambers use Orca CSM 1670 decitex fabric with cold-cured hand-laminated double seams. The listed 390 kg, or 860 lb, net weight should be included in lift and transport planning.

The boat has an ISO-rated capacity of 10 persons and a stated maximum payload of 1,120 kg, or 2,469 lb. It requires a 20-inch long-shaft outboard, with 70 HP recommended and 90 HP maximum. The optional 110 L, or 29 gal, EPA UST fuel tank should be specified separately where required. Leafield C7 Push-Push valves are listed, and CE Category C applies to the stated inshore and coastal category.

Key Specifications of the AB Inflatables F17 OPEN Rigid Inflatable Boat

• The professional open-deck fiberglass RIB measures 5.18 m, or 17 ft, overall and has a listed net weight of 390 kg.
• A hand-laid reinforced deep-V fiberglass hull supports the specified commercial-grade non-skid deck in the listed open-deck boat configuration.
• Five buoyancy chambers use Orca CSM 1670 decitex fabric with cold-cured hand-laminated double seams for the stated tube construction.
• Maximum ISO passenger capacity is 10 persons, while the stated maximum payload capacity is 1,120 kg, or 2,469 lb.
• An optional 110 L, or 29 gal, EPA UST fuel tank can be specified for the listed fuel-storage configuration.
• A 20-inch long-shaft outboard is required, with 70 HP recommended and 90 HP maximum power specified for propulsion selection.
• Leafield C7 Push-Push valves serve five buoyancy chambers, while CE Category C is listed for inshore and coastal conditions.

Hull, Deck, and Capacity

This AB Inflatables rigid inflatable boat has an internal length of 4.01 m, or 13 ft 2 in, and an internal width of 1.17 m, or 3 ft 10 in. The stated tube diameter is 0.48 m, or 1 ft 7 in. Its deep-V hand-laid fiberglass hull and open commercial deck layout define the supplied rigid-hull configuration.

The included equipment consists of an open commercial layout deck, bow storage locker with anchor hatch, heavy-duty double rubbing strake, stainless steel bow tow eye, stern tow eyes, integrated lifting points, self-bailing scuppers, paddles, and repair kit. Confirm the selected engine, optional fuel-tank specification, passenger loading, and payload requirements against the listed product limits.

Why Choose the AB Inflatables F17 OPEN Rigid Inflatable Boat

The F17 OPEN rigid inflatable boat combines a 5.18 m fiberglass deep-V hull with an open non-skid deck, five Orca CSM buoyancy chambers, bow storage locker, lifting points, and self-bailing scuppers. Buyers can compare its 390 kg net weight, 10-person ISO capacity, 1,120 kg payload rating, optional 110 L fuel tank, 20-inch long-shaft outboard requirement, 70 HP recommended power, and 90 HP maximum power against other open-deck RIB configurations.

Setup and Outboard Considerations

The supplied boat includes its open deck, bow storage locker with anchor hatch, double rubbing strake, bow and stern tow eyes, integrated lifting points, self-bailing scuppers, paddles, and repair kit. Confirm the optional fuel-tank requirement and the 20-inch long-shaft outboard configuration before rigging. Inflate all five buoyancy chambers through the listed Leafield C7 Push-Push valves and keep propulsion, passenger, and payload figures within their specified limits.

Warranty and Support

AB Inflatables provides a 10-Year Limited Warranty covering Orca CSM fabric and fiberglass hull structure. Mulmarine.com can help you review the verified 5.18 m hull dimensions, 390 kg net weight, optional 110 L fuel-tank arrangement, 20-inch long-shaft outboard requirement, and stated passenger, payload, and power limits against your planned RIB configuration. Review the stated warranty coverage and documented included components before purchase.

Before Ordering the AB Inflatables F17 OPEN Rigid Inflatable Boat

Confirm that your lifting, trailer, storage, and docking plan supports the 5.18 m overall length and 390 kg net weight. You should use a 20-inch long-shaft outboard, select 70 HP as the recommended power level, avoid exceeding 90 HP, decide whether the optional 110 L fuel tank is required, and remain within the 10-person and 1,120 kg maximum capacity limits.