Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
AB Inflatables F 14 2010 vs AB-Inflatables Oceanus 28 VST 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The AB Inflatables F 14 2010 vs AB-Inflatables Oceanus 28 VST 2008 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 28 VST 2008 measures 27,4 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 13,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the AB Inflatables F 14 2010 at 14,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the AB-Inflatables Oceanus 28 VST 2008 tips the scales at 2 853 lbs — 2 312 lbs less than the AB Inflatables F 14 2010 at 541 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 250 hp, the AB-Inflatables Oceanus 28 VST 2008 has a 200-hp advantage over the AB Inflatables F 14 2010's 50-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the AB-Inflatables Oceanus 28 VST 2008 carries 189 gallons versus 15 gallons in the AB Inflatables F 14 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 28 VST 2008 at 27,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The AB Inflatables F 14 2010 at 14,0 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
ModelF 14
Modelnot available
Model Year201
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 4 in. (1.94 m) Inside: 3 ft. 3 in. (0.98 m)
Beam6.40 ft
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters1.95
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches77
Weight - Detail541 lbs. (246 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg245.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.541
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]10 ft. 10 in. (3.3 m)
Length [deck]not available
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet27.4
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail27.40 ft
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters8.35
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches329
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Displacementnot available
Displacement2853.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeInflatable Rigid
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter19 in. (0.48 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 - Liters715.44
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14.5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal189
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max50 - 60 hp (37.3 - 44.8 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower250 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,020 lbs. (918 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower