AB Inflatables is proud to officially announce the worldwide launch of the Mares 11VSX.
The Mares 11VSX has arrived to complement the most compact, practical, and comfortable sport console tender line on the market.
“This new tender was created under two simple but key concepts: versatility and practicality,” says Jaime Cristancho, AB Sales and Marketing Manager.
The Mares 11VSX comes equipped with a convenient removable lateral seat as standard, optimizing person capacity while allowing room for carry-ons, fishing, and scuba diving equipment.
The Mares 11VSX was designed considering its weight as a critical variable to guarantee its fitment to those yachts and sailboats platforms which are particularly sensitive to the weight of its tender. “All of our engineering efforts are applied to achieve a light-weight fiberglass console tender in a durable construction to ensure years of dependable service,” added Cristancho.
Its deck is made from a single unit of fiberglass, making for quiet navigation, easier
maintenance, and increased longevity. The bow locker has been designed to fit a six-gallon fuel tank with all the hoses to be placed underneath the deck, keeping it clean and free of obstacles.
“The addition of the portable fuel tank at the bow guarantees the best performance, considering the efficiency in the weight distribution,” concluded Cristancho.
Do you want to keep the tubes of your dinghy like new for even more time? As your dinghy is continuously used in the marine environment, your...
Do you want to keep the tubes of your dinghy like new for even more time? As your dinghy is continuously used in the marine environment, your boat will be exposed to abrasions, harmful UV rays, tears, among others. This could accelerate the aging of the tubes.
Even though AB uses in all its models the best fabric material in the market today (Orca CSM), the dinghy chaps are suggested in order to keep the tubes of your AB for even longer.
The Dinghy chaps are protective covers which are installed on the tubes at all time to add extra years of service and keep your tubes like new for a longer period. Our dinghy chaps are made with the well-recognized Sunbrella Fabricwhich will provide to your inflatable boat extra protection to the UV rays and will protect it from the tears of the marine environment.
For more information about our dinghy chaps, contact your closest AB dealer.
How to install a dinghy chap on my ab?
You can download a short and useful guide to install them by clicking here:
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TOP 6 FEATURES THAT SETS AB INFLATABLES ALUMINUM TENDERS APART When it comes to aluminum tenders, the options are abundant – one might even say, the options...
TOP 6 FEATURES THAT SETS AB INFLATABLES ALUMINUM TENDERS APART
When it comes to aluminum tenders, the options are abundant – one might even say, the options might even be overwhelming. It all comes down to what you prioritize – is it performance? Quality? Certification?
We’re here to make the job easier for you. AB Inflatables remains unrivaled in the market as the highest in all categories. Need proof? See for yourself.
Here are the top 6 features that set us apart in a sea of Aluminum tenders.
UNRIVALED IN INFLATABLE TUBE FABRIC GRADE
As part of our commitment to innovation, all of our smaller models ranging up to 10ft/3,10mts are designed using an 820 CSM Orca® Coated Fabric. Considered the heaviest and strongest fabric in their segment, this brings an extra element of protection and, with it, greater resistance, and durability. In practical terms, this means approximately 50% more tear and 20% extra UV resistance compared to other brands that just use a 215 CSM Fabric.
SUPERIOR POWDER COATING
All of our AB aluminum inflatable boats feature a Chrome-free Pretreatment before the powder coating application. Here’s why:
Superior anti-corrosive resistance: All AB aluminum inflatable boats are made with the best marine grade aluminum which provides protection against corrosion. If your preference is to have your aluminum dinghy powder coated, our chrome-free pretreatment also provides additional anti-corrosive resistance.
Superior Adherence: this chrome-free pretreatment technology helps to increase the adherence of the coating to the aluminum hull once it is applied.
We also believe in fulfilling your needs to the best of our ability, so we offer the option of having your Aluminum boat powder coated or in bare aluminum. If you want to have the outside of your tender bare aluminum and the inside coated, we can do it for you, too.
AB Inflatables works with Axalta coatings (previously known as DuPont Performance Coatings) – an industry mainstay for more than 150 years with customers in more than 130 countries.
GUARANTEED RESISTANCE AND DURABILITY
When it comes to a tender’s welding, there are many questions you should be asking: is it completely or only partially welded? Are there any irregularities in the shape of the welding? Is it even welded at all? Ultimately, the answers to these questions will determine the quality of the aluminum tender you are looking for.
More often than not, the aluminum structures of aluminum tenders available are not reinforced with welding, ultimately increasing the probability of serious short- and long-term damage. That’s why we make all of our AB Aluminum tenders completely welded – never partially – using regular shapes a faultless finish. This reinforces and ensures unmatched resistance, durability and longevity.
You will also notice that on all of AB’s lifting points are, not only reinforced, but vertically position to avoid any bending, ensuring a better and safer grip.
To ensure we achieve a superior grade of reinforcement, all of our welders have been specifically trained and certified under the renowned American Welding Society (AWS).
EFFICIENCY OF CAPACITY, COMFORT OF SPACE
The floors of our AB Aluminum open tenders offer the widest internal deck space compared to any other brand, with a 20% flatter surface. All designed with a high capacity bow locker – enough to comfortably fit a 6-gallon (24 liter) fuel tank – and a clean, flat deck, all of our tenders delivery efficiency, stability and comfort.
Whether you’re looking for a single floor deck like the Lammina Ultralight or a double floor like the Lammina Series, any model can be designed and manufactured to fit your space and capacity needs. Our Lammina Open Series AL and Alumina models, both double floored, are also created to have all fuel lines going directly under the deck from the bow locker to the transom – this means unobstructed floors and more space for provisions.
UNRIVALED IN PERFORMANCE
If you’ve ever experienced an AB Aluminum tender in action, you immediately notice the ease of maneuverability paired with the raw power we are known for. Designed and hand-crafted with a deep V bow that optimizes weight distribution, our tenders guarantee a stable and dry ride without sacrificing speed or performance – all with less fuel consumption.
CUSTOMER SERVICE, NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE
The AB Inflatables Service team, along with more than 100 AB dealers and service centers around the world are ready to support you no matter where you are. Not only are our warranty and service policies best in the market, we have also made sure these policies come with international coverage – that means peace of mind, no matter what ocean you’re navigating.
Would you like to contact a company representative? Please send us a message to info@abinflatables.com or contact a dealer by clicking here.
All Aluminum models can be found on the following links.
Lammina Ultralight (Open boat single floor) Click here.
Lamina Series (Open boat double floor) Click here.
