AB Inflatables will be pre-launching the new ABJET line during the next Fort Lauderdale Boat Show (FLIBS) 2016. During the Boat Show, all visitors will have the possibility to see the first model of AB’s brand new line: The ABJET 445.
The new ABJET models will be powered with ROTAX® engines thanks to the OEM relationship signed with BRP.
The production of the ABJET 445 will start in January 2017; nevertheless, orders for the newest model will start to be received during FLIBS 2016 with only the 10% of the Boat Show Special Price until November 30th. For more information about quotations for the ABJET 445 email us directly here: Contact Us
We will be waiting for your visit at FLIBS 2016.
ADDRESS: 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 AB Inflatables Stand: BAHIA MAR 1019-1020
Schedule
Friday / November 4, 10am – 7pm
Saturday / November 5, 10am – 7pm
Sunday / November 6, 10am – 7pm
Monday / November 7, 10am – 5pm
When buying a new aluminum rigid inflatable boat as a primary boat or yacht tender, it is important to take into consideration many variables in order to...
When buying a new aluminum rigid inflatable boat as a primary boat or yacht tender, it is important to take into consideration many variables in order to acquire the most reliable and durable inflatable boat. However, we are going to make your decision easier by naming the top three (3) variables:
Aluminum Weldings: Always make sure to check the welding seams on the aluminum boat. Cleaner welding seams mean more reliable construction and durability.
Additionally, check that the lifting/towing eyes of the boat are welded vertically to avoid bends when lifting.
It is highly recommended that transom knees have a back plate welded reinforcement and not welded directly to the transom and deck, so the reinforcements receive all the stress placed by the knees. See more about the AB construction of the aluminum boats here: Lammina AL
Aluminum Sheet: Don’t forget to ask before buying an aluminum rigid inflatable if the boat was made with marine grade aluminum and its thickness. As the dinghy will be used in water, the marine grade aluminum has different characteristics over conventional aluminum.
Materials & Accessories: Take your time to examine who are the providers and what kinds of materials are installed on the aluminum inflatable boat that you are buying. Well-known providers means more credibility, reliability and quality on the brand you are interested.
You can see more information about the materials that AB Inflatables use in the Why AB? Section
A 6.500 km journey through rivers using three (3) AB Inflatables boats “A friend told me once that it was possible to travel all South America through...
A 6.500 km journey through rivers using three (3) AB Inflatables boats
“A friend told me once that it was possible to travel all South America through rivers and this was kept in my mind. One night I studied the nautical maps and here I am doing this expedition.”
These were the words by Andy Leeman, leader of the #AscendingSouthAmerica Expedition, before starting with this new adventure that never has been done before. During his experience, Leeman has done more than 100.000 nautical miles in all type of boats and waters worldwide. Other expeditions where Leeman has used AB were: #EndOfTheWorldExpedition, #YukonExpedition, #MekongExpedition and many more.
On September 6 / 2018 at San Fernando, Argentina, the Swiss Andy Leeman with other eight (8) adventurers started a 6.500 km journey to Manaus, Brazil, with a plan of navigating only through rivers passing by North Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia.
“For the #AscendingSouthAmerica Expedition, our Distributor in Argentina, Hardcraft S.A, played an important role to make this expedition a reality, otherwise this wouldn’t have been possible”, AB Inflatables Marketing Manager said. For this 6.500 km journey, the adventurers needed ample, reliable and strong inflatables boats that could handle a lot of payload since they are nine (9) people and each of them have their own equipment.
“We never doubted that AB Inflatables was the inflatable brand for this expedition. That’s why I contacted AB and with Hardcraft S.A we decided to use three (3) Lammina 14 AL that provide us reliability and payload capacity to carry all the equipment we have”, Leeman added.
#AscendingSouthAmerica Expedition updates can be followed at AB Inflatables, RIBEX & Hardcraft social media channels
