Posted: 10/05/2025
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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging

By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Posted by Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
The Nautilus series from AB is designed as a luxury tender, full of features and amenities. These boats perform very well and offer the driest, most comfortable ride on the water. With a deep "V" and protruding bow, the boat cuts through the chop, turns on a dime, and lets your passengers relax. AB Inflatable's 17DLX offers cushioned seating for seven, plenty of storage and power, convertible sun deck/bench seats, and a fresh water shower. All Nautilus boats include an ice cooler, full bow rails, aluminum fuel tanks, and davit lifting points.
Key Features
Fresh Water System with Shower
Hydraulic Steering System and SS Wheel
12V DC SOCKET & USB PORT
Sporty Console Look Design with SS Hand Rail & Plexiglass Windshield
2 SS Cup Holder
Molded-In Stern Seat & Cushion with SS Hand Rail & Large Storage
LED Navigation Lights
All Around LED Anchor Lights
Compartment Yacht Quality finish - easy Maintenance
SS Gas Springs for easy lifting
Larger Fuel Tank Capacity
Sunbed
Rigging Included
"V" Hull
NMMA Certified Aluminum Fuel Tank
More Storage Capacity
ORCA (CSM) Coated Fabric
Sunbrella Fabric Boat Cover Available
Lateral Cushions for better comfort
Lateral Bow SS Rails for Added Safety
Reinforced (CSM) Fabric Handles
Custom Colors Upon Request
Hand Laid Fiberglass Deep “V” Hull
Stringer System Laminated into Hull
Diamond Shape Non-skid Deck
Integrated Marine Grade Aluminum Fuel Tank (EPA compliant fuel tanks, 7% reduction approx.)
Marine Grade Aluminum Water Tank with Pump and Shower
12V DC SOCKET & USB PORT
Plastic External Transom Plate
Aluminum Internal Transom Plate
Splash well, Draining
Bow Rider Seating Style
One All Integrated Deck with Bow Front & Lateral Closed Cell Cushions
Solid Double Rub Rail
Push Push Plastic Non-Corrosive 2 Stage Inflation Valves
Orca (CSM) Five Layer Coated Fabric
Hand Pump
Maintenance Kit
Owner's Manual
Fully Upholstered Seating – Spradling ®
Port Boat Entrance Step with Diamond Shape Non-Skid
Bow Sunbathing Bed
Integrated Fiberglass Console
Sporty Console Look Design with SS Hand Rail & Plexiglass Windshield
Molded-In Stern Seat & Cushion with SS Hand Rail & Large Storage
2 SS Cup Holders
2 Port, 2 Starboard Seats with Coolers and/or Lockers with Cushion
2 Deck Drains
Hull Drain with Plug
Bow Locker/Seat
Bow Hatch Cushion
Console Front Access Lid
Bow Step with Fold Down Stainless Steel Cleat & LED Navigation Lights
360° White LED Anchor Light Pole
Ample Stern Platform with Recessed SS Ladder & SS Retracting Cleats
3 Stainless Steel Davit Lifting Points
Boat Specifications
Overall Length: 17'
Overall Beam: 8'1"
Interior Length: 13'1"
Interior Beam: 4'5"
Weight: 1,250 lbs (Boat Only)
Capacity: 10 persons or 2,645 lbs
Max Motor: 115hp Long Shaft
Rec Motor: 90hp Long Shaft
Tube Diameter: 20"
Air Chambers: 5
Fuel Tank: 33 gallons
Fabric Type: Hypalon
Warranty: AB Inflatable 10-Year Warranty


