The AB Inflatables 13 AL - Superlight 2009 vs AB-Inflatables Lammina 9.5 AL 2017 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The AB Inflatables 13 AL - Superlight 2009 measures 13,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the AB-Inflatables Lammina 9.5 AL 2017 at 9,6 feet (2017). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the AB Inflatables 13 AL - Superlight 2009 tips the scales at 249 lbs — 140 lbs more than the AB-Inflatables Lammina 9.5 AL 2017 at 109 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 25 hp for the AB Inflatables 13 AL - Superlight 2009 and 15 hp for the AB-Inflatables Lammina 9.5 AL 2017. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The AB Inflatables 13 AL - Superlight 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the AB-Inflatables Lammina 9.5 AL 2017 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 13 AL - Superlight 2009 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The AB-Inflatables Lammina 9.5 AL 2017 comes in at 7 lbs per hp versus 10 lbs per hp for the AB Inflatables 13 AL - Superlight 2009. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
The AB-Inflatables Lammina 9.5 AL 2017 is trailerable — a genuine lifestyle advantage at this size. The AB Inflatables 13 AL - Superlight 2009 isn't listed as trailerable, which may mean a permanent berth or mooring is required.
Bottom line: Choose the AB Inflatables 13 AL - Superlight 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 13,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The AB-Inflatables Lammina 9.5 AL 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.