Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AB Inflatables 24 VST - Bowrider 2011 vs AB-Inflatables Lammina 8 UL 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AB Inflatables 24 VST - Bowrider 2011 vs AB-Inflatables Lammina 8 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The AB Inflatables 24 VST - Bowrider 2011 measures 24,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 15,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the AB-Inflatables Lammina 8 UL 2014 at 8,5 feet (2014). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the AB Inflatables 24 VST - Bowrider 2011 tips the scales at 2 213 lbs — 2 136 lbs more than the AB-Inflatables Lammina 8 UL 2014 at 77 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 150 hp, the AB Inflatables 24 VST - Bowrider 2011 has a 146-hp advantage over the AB-Inflatables Lammina 8 UL 2014's 4-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 2 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The AB Inflatables 24 VST - Bowrider 2011 at 24,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The AB-Inflatables Lammina 8 UL 2014 at 8,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeAB Inflatables
Makenot available
Model24 VST - Bowrider
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m) Inside: 5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m)
Beam2.20 ft
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Meters0.67
Beam - Inches111
Beam - Inches26
Weight - Detail2,213 lbs. (1,006 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1003.8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2213
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 3 in. (5.87 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet8.5
Length overall - Detail24 ft. (7.31 m)
Length overall - Detail8.50 ft
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Meters2.59
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail1.40 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Displacementnot available
Displacement77.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in. (0.61 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail79 gal. (300 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters299.05
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal79
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max150 - 250 hp (111.9 - 186.5 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower4 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity17 gal. (65 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum capacity4,526 lbs. (2,053 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people2
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typeUnpowered