Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AB Inflatables A 16 2012 vs AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AB Inflatables A 16 2012 vs AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 30 hp, the AB Inflatables A 16 2012 has a 26-hp advantage over the AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014's 4-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 Lammina 7.5 UL 2014 is rated for 2 passengers, while the AB Inflatables A 16 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014 could be the deciding factor.
The AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014 is trailerable — a genuine lifestyle advantage at this size. The AB Inflatables A 16 2012 isn't listed as trailerable, which may mean a permanent berth or mooring is required.
Bottom line: Choose the AB-Inflatables Lammina 7.5 UL 2014 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 2 passengers and at 7,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The AB Inflatables A 16 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAB Inflatables
Makenot available
ModelA 16
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 11 in. (2.1 m) Inside: 4 ft. 1 in. (1.25 m)
Beam2.20 ft
Beam - Meters2.11
Beam - Meters0.67
Beam - Inches83
Beam - Inches26
Weight - Detail341 lbs. (155 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg154.67
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.341
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]14 ft. 6 in. (4.42 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet7.1
Length overall - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail7.10 ft
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters2.16
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches85
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail1.40 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches17
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter21 in. (0.54 m)
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail14.5 gal. (55 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters56.78
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14.5
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max30 - 50 hp (22.4 - 37.3 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower4 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,711 lbs. (1,232 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Trailerablenot available
TrailerableYes
Boat typenot available
Boat typeUnpowered