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

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.

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.

Warranty and Support

AB Inflatables provides a 10-Year Limited Warranty covering Orca CSM fabric and aluminum hull structure. 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.