We have been happy with our 9ft AB-hypalon tender thus far. i felt the aluminum hull would be the least likely to be damaged in beach landing and wouldn’t show the scratching from rocks and debris while tied to the beach. Nearly any shop or amateur welder can fix aluminum, some prettier than others. i would say the floor stays very cool in the water. Ours is naked aluminum, and will stay that way. We power it with a 5 hp merc 2-stroke. Planes with one aboard, but not 2. it is a long shaft though so might do better with a short shaft engine. We carry it on davits.
Cheers Rick Paikea 37+ Poulsbo, WA > On Feb 4, 2016, at 9:09 AM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > There was some discussion I recall recently on cruiser's forum about a recent > (and maybe temporary) deterioration in AB quality while their plant was > moving between Venezuela and Columbia. > > There were also discussions about the aluminum floor being very hot on bare > feet and paint peeling off the aluminum floor. > > I recently considered the AB but decided on an Apex Lite with fiberglass > floor. (They are made in Costa Rica and sold by Fawcetts in Annapolis.) > > The other consideration for me was that I can repair fiberglass--I can't weld > aluminum. > > Bob > > Sent from my iPhone, Bob Boyer > > On Feb 4, 2016, at 9:18 AM, Jason Ward via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > >> >> Hello all, >> >> I am looking for peoples experience with AB inflatables. I am looking at >> purchasing a new tender for my C&C Landfall and I came across this brand in >> my search. I currently own a 1978 Zodiac that has been a great tender for >> the past 35 years. However, everything ages and it is time to move on to a >> new boat. I am looking for something that is going to be durable, stable, >> and tows and handle well. My current Zodiac is a soft bottom with a wood >> floor, but I want to change to a v-shaped aluminum bottom. I am also >> wanting to stay with Hypalon material as I am planning to use this on a >> future Atlantic circumnavigation. The AB Lamina UL10 brand seems to be a >> good replacement, however, I don't know anyone who owns one. Any reviews >> that people can contribute or alternative makes would be appreciated. >> >> Regards, >> Jason Ward >> S/V Starship >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> <http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com> >> > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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