About this boat
The AB Inflatables Ventus 8 VL is a lightweight open tender with a fibreglass hull from the Ventus VL series. AB describes the Ventus as a ‘Lightweight Fibreglass Open Tender’ with a V-hull, designed as a lightweight dinghy with plenty of interior space.
Specifications
Dimensions and weight
- Hull length
- 2.60 m
- Length overall
- 2.60 m
- Beam
- 1.68 m
- Draught
- 0.43 m
- Weight
- 43 kg
- Max. persons
- 4
Engine
- Max. power
- 10 hp
Hull and construction
- CE category
- C
- Hull material
- GRP
Full description
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The hull is made of fibreglass and the boat measures 2.60 metres overall, with a beam of 1.68 metres; the internal dimensions are 1.79 by 0.72 metres. The tube has a diameter of 0.40 metres and 3+1 air chambers, and weighs 43 kilograms.
The boat is designed for an outboard engine: AB recommends 8 hp and allows a maximum of 10 hp, with a transom length of 15 inches.
AB classifies the boat as CE design category C, with a maximum capacity of 4 people.
The floor consists of non-slip rubber panels with a built-in aluminium plate; a removable rowing bench and an additional air chamber beneath the floor are included as standard.




