Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AB Inflatables 10 AL 2008 vs AB Inflatables F 19 Jet or Stern Drive 2011 — Which Inflatable Rigid Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the AB Inflatables 10 AL 2008 and the AB Inflatables F 19 Jet or Stern Drive 2011 are inflatable rigid designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The AB Inflatables F 19 Jet or Stern Drive 2011 measures 19,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 18,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the AB Inflatables 10 AL 2008 at 1,0 feet (2008). At 117 lbs and 143 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the AB Inflatables F 19 Jet or Stern Drive 2011 has a 140-hp advantage over the AB Inflatables 10 AL 2008's 10-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The AB Inflatables 10 AL 2008 is rated for 5 passengers, while the AB Inflatables F 19 Jet or Stern Drive 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the AB Inflatables 10 AL 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the AB Inflatables 10 AL 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 1,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The AB Inflatables F 19 Jet or Stern Drive 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAB Inflatables
MakeAB Inflatables
Model10 AL
ModelF 19 Jet or Stern Drive
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 5 in. (1.66 m) Inside: 2 ft. 8 in. (0.82 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m) Inside: 4 ft. 4 in. (1.31 m)
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches99
Weight - Detail117 lbs. (53 kg)
Weight - Detail1,430 lbs. (650 kg)
Weight - kg53.07
Weight - kg648.64
Weight - lbs.117
Weight - lbs.143
Length [deck]7 ft. 11 in. (2.42 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters3.19
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet1
Length - Feet19
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.19 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. (5.77 m)
Length overall - Meters3.2
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches126
Length overall - Inches228
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter17 in. (0.43 m)
Tube diameter23 in. (0.58 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 - 20 hp (7.5 - 14.9 kW)
Engine max150 - 250 hp (111.9 - 186.5 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (591 kg)
Maximum capacity3,346 lbs. (1,521 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people1