The AB Inflatables 28 VST 2013 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 28 VST 2013 measures 28,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 18,4 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 28 VST 2013 tips the scales at 286 lbs — 177 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the AB Inflatables 28 VST 2013 has a 385-hp advantage over the AB-Inflatables Lammina 9.5 AL 2017's 15-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 28 VST 2013 is rated for 25 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 28 VST 2013 could be the deciding factor.