AB Mares 12 VSX Console RIB with Yamaha 40hp | 12' Length, Hypalon Tubes | | 12VSX

Whether you’re exploring local harbors, cruising to waterfront restaurants, or heading ashore from your yacht for a night out, the AB Mares 12 VSX is an ideal luxury tender for California boaters. Its layout offers comfortable seating, intuitive controls, and a smooth ride that makes every trip feel relaxed and effortless.

The Mares 12 VSX is built on a durable fiberglass hull engineered for stability, superior handling, and confidence in the variable conditions along the California coast. Its single molded‑in fiberglass deck keeps the ride quiet, solid, and dry, even in choppy afternoon waters. Lightweight yet exceptionally tough, it’s designed for years of dependable performance as a primary tender.

Inside, the Mares delivers the comfort and convenience yacht owners expect. Cushioned seating, a protective console windshield, a non‑skid deck, and a long list of standard features create a premium onboard experience. Storage is abundant, with a flip‑open rear seat and a concealed bow locker that keep gear organized and out of the way. With four lifting points, the tender is also easy to hoist onto davits or upper decks, making it a seamless fit for yachts cruising the California coastline.

Overall, the AB Mares 12 VSX blends luxury, performance, and practicality, making it a standout choice for California boaters who want a high‑quality yacht tender that delivers comfort, capability, and style on every shore‑to‑ship trip.

Key Features

• • All Around LED Anchor Lights
  • Comfortable Console Access
  • Console Front Seat
  • Custom Colors Upon Request
  • Hydraulic Steering System
  • Mechanical Steering System and Wheel
  • New Integrated Foldable Console With Space For a 7" Screen, USB-C Port, 12V DC Socket and Cupholder
  • ORCA (CSM) Coated Fabric
  • Pole Navigation Lights
  • Reinforced Orca (CSM) Fabric Handles on Tubes
  • SS Gas Springs for easy lifting
  • Solid Single Rub Rail
  • Sunbrella Fabric Boat Cover Available
  • "V" Hull

Standard Features/Equipment

• • 3 Layers Reinforced Seams
  • 4 Stainless Steel Davit Lifting Points
  • All Around Anchor Light
  • Automatic Bilge Pump
  • Bow Locker Seat With Cushion
  • Fully Upholstered Seating - Spradling®
  • Hand Pump
  • Integrated Foldable Console With Space For a 7" Screen, USB-C Port, 12V DC Socket and Cupholder
  • Maintenance Kit
  • Master Switch
  • Mechanical Steering System and SS Wheel
  • Orca (CSM) Coated Fabric
  • Owner's Manual
  • Pole Navigation Lights
  • Reinforced Orca (CSM) Fabric Handles on Tubes
  • Solid Single Rub Rail
  • Stainless Steel Bow Eye
  • Standard Rigging From Factory
  • Under Seat Storage Compartment

Optional Equipment - Talk to our Sales Specialists about custom outfitting your boat. 

• • Bimini Top
  • Bow Step with Stainless Steel Fold Down Cleat
  • Chock Set
  • Color Boat Customization
  • Compass
  • Cover
  • GPS
  • Hydraulic Steering System
  • Lateral Stainless Steel Fold Down Cleat
  • Lifting Harness
  • SEADEK® FOAM TEAK (GREY OR MOCCA)
  • Stereo System
  • Synthetic Teak Floor
  • Tube Chaps
  • VHF Radio

Pricing does not include taxes. Destination fees for manufacturer shipping and pre‑delivery inspection for turn‑key preparation and warranty validation may apply. All prices, specifications, equipment, and options are subject to change without notice. Images may not reflect current model colors, features, or options.