Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AB Inflatables 12 VL 2013 vs AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014: Same Brand, Different Boat
The AB Inflatables 12 VL 2013 vs AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 30 hp, the AB Inflatables 12 VL 2013 has a 26-hp advantage over the AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014's 4-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 12 VL 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the AB Inflatables 12 VL 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014 is trailerable - a genuine lifestyle advantage at this size. The AB Inflatables 12 VL 2013 isn't listed as trailerable, which may mean a permanent berth or mooring is required.
Bottom line: Choose the AB Inflatables 12 VL 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 12,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAB Inflatables
Makenot available
Model12 VL
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m) 2 ft. 9 in. (0.83 m) inside
Beam2.20 ft
Beam - Meters1.75
Beam - Meters0.67
Beam - Inches69
Beam - Inches26
Weight - Detail156 lbs. (71 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg70.76
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.156
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]8 ft. 9 in. (2.67 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet12
Length - Feet7.1
Length overall - Detail12 ft. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail7.10 ft
Length overall - Meters3.66
Length overall - Meters2.16
Length overall - Inches144
Length overall - Inches85
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail1.40 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter18 in. (0.46 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Horsepower20 hp (14.9 kw) recommended
Horsepower4 hp
Engine max30 hp (22.4 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typeUnpowered