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Achilles HB-280DX inflatable boat is the smallest of the deluxe RIB series. Featuring a full flat deck with a bow locker, these boats exemplify quality and performance. The deep “V” allows the tender to plane with 3-4 persons using a 15 horsepower outboard. Up to 4 persons can pile into the boat or up to 1190 pounds of load.

Boat Specifications

• LOA: 9’2″
• Beam: 5’5″
• Weight: 148 lbs
• Capacity: 4 persons or 1,190 lbs
• Max Motor: 15 HP Short
• Rec Motor: 4-15 HP Short
• Tube Diameter: 17″
• Air Chambers: 3
• Fabric Type: Hypalon
• Factory Warranty: 5 Years
• Hull Dimensions: 8’8″ x 3’5″ x 1’6″

Standard Features shop 2019 ACHILLES HB-DX SERIES INFLATABLE BOAT HB-280DX

Achilles pearl grey hypalon reinforced fabric, deep “V” fiberglass hull, bow locker, heavy duty full length rub strake, extra seat attachment patches, helmsman grip, removable wood seat, D-rings for towing bridle, stainless bow eye, lifting hardware for davits, lift and carry handles, grab handles, interior oar straps, fold down locking oar system (385DX has paddle), gas tank tie down hardware, protective transom motor plate, bailer valve, foot pump, and maintenance kit

These deluxe hard bottom inflatables offer boaters the best combination of style, performance and functionality.

Sleek, Euro-style tubes give them a stylish edge over other RIBs. A deep “V” fiberglass hull delivers superior performance while a built-in bow locker provides both a seat and a place for gear. If you want to take a step above the norm in a hard-bottomed tender, step up to an Achilles HB-DX RIB. Like every Achilles boat they are made with our own Achilles CSM fabric so they can handle the burning sun of the tropics or cold northern waters without fading or deteriorating. Choose a rigid-hulled inflatable that gives you a little extra. Choose an Achilles HB-DX.

New Seat and Console Kit Now Available!

The “Basic”

The basic seat and console kit is an attractive two-piece kit that has a one-piece console with steering helm and a fold down seat base. This option offers you the least expensive way to turn your Achilles into a console boat. Although it doesn’t come with a bow cushion, one can be ordered as an option.

HB-280DX Standard Features include: 

• Achilles CSM reinforced fabric
• Four-layer seam construction
• Deep “V” fiberglass hull
• Bow locker
• Double heavy-duty full-length teardrop rubbing strake
• Extra seat attachment patches
• Helmsman grip
• Removable aluminum rowing seat
• D-rings for towing bridle
• Stainless bow eye
• Lifting hardware for davits
• Molded rubber bow handle, carry handles, and helmsman grip
• Webbed passenger handles
• Interior oar straps
• Fold-down locking oar system with two-piece breakdown aluminum oars and oar holders
• Gas tank tie down hardware
• Protective transom motor clamp plate
• Bailer valve
• Foot pump
• Maintenance kit