The AB Inflatables 13 DLX 2008 vs AB-Inflatables Lammina 10 UL 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — AB Inflatables 13 DLX 2008 at 13,0 ft versus AB-Inflatables Lammina 10 UL 2013 at 10,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the AB Inflatables 13 DLX 2008 tips the scales at 589 lbs — 495 lbs more than the AB-Inflatables Lammina 10 UL 2013 at 94 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 40 hp, the AB Inflatables 13 DLX 2008 has a 30-hp advantage over the AB-Inflatables Lammina 10 UL 2013'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 13 DLX 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the AB-Inflatables Lammina 10 UL 2013 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the AB Inflatables 13 DLX 2008 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The AB-Inflatables Lammina 10 UL 2013 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 15 lbs per hp for the AB Inflatables 13 DLX 2008. 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 10 UL 2013 is trailerable — a genuine lifestyle advantage at this size. The AB Inflatables 13 DLX 2008 isn't listed as trailerable, which may mean a permanent berth or mooring is required.
Bottom line: Choose the AB Inflatables 13 DLX 2008 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 10 UL 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.