Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AB Inflatables 9.5 AL - Superlight 2009 vs AB-Inflatables Oceanus 19 VST 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AB Inflatables 9.5 AL - Superlight 2009 vs AB-Inflatables Oceanus 19 VST 2005 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 Oceanus 19 VST 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 9,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the AB Inflatables 9.5 AL - Superlight 2009 at 9,5 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the AB-Inflatables Oceanus 19 VST 2005 tips the scales at 1 252 lbs — 1 157 lbs less than the AB Inflatables 9.5 AL - Superlight 2009 at 95 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 115 hp, the AB-Inflatables Oceanus 19 VST 2005 has a 107-hp advantage over the AB Inflatables 9.5 AL - Superlight 2009's 8-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 5 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 Oceanus 19 VST 2005 at 19,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The AB Inflatables 9.5 AL - Superlight 2009 at 9,5 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
Model9.5 AL - Superlight
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam5 ft. 5 in. (1.65 m) Inside: 2 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m)
Beam4.40 ft
Beam - Meters1.65
Beam - Meters1.34
Beam - Inches65
Beam - Inches53
Weight - Detail95 lbs. (43 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg43.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]6 ft. 11 in. (2.12 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters2.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet9.5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19.00 ft
Length overall - Meters2.9
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches114
Length overall - Inches228
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.10 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches25
Displacementnot available
Displacement1252.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter17 in. (0.43 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max8 - 15 hp (6.0 - 11.2 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal44
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters166.56
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,404 lbs. (637 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity11
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower