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Aquafarer Defender 500 (DF500) Commercial / Heavy-Duty Workhorse

Core commercial utility RIB stepping into the 5-meter class within the Defender series, upgraded with a 24° deep V deadrise and an integrated bilge fuel tank.

Overall Length 5.00 m – 5.10 m / 16' 5' – 16' 9'
Internal Length 4.14 m – 4.16 m / 13' 7' – 13' 8'
Breite 2.23 m – 2.28 m / 7' 4' – 7' 6'
Internal Beam 1.20 m / 3' 11'
Deadrise 24° (offshore-grade commercial deep V hull) / 24°
Tube Diameter 52 cm / 20' / 20.5'
Spezifikationen
Air Chambers 6
Fuel Tank 90 L / 23.7 Gal
Max Load 800 kg – 1,051 kg / 1,764 lb – 2,317 lb
Max Persons 10
Boat Weight 436 kg – 441 kg / 961 lb – 972 lb
Max Engine Weight 170 kg / 375 lb
Max Power 100 HP
Recommended Power 80 HP
Engine Shaft L (Long Shaft / 20')
Design Category Category C (Inshore / Coastal Special Duty Operations) / Category C
TLDR

Ein 5,00 m langer kommerzieller RIB mit 4mm 24° Offshore-Rumpf aus deep V-Aluminium, 90L integriertem Kraftstofftank, ausgelegt für 100 HP.

  • Coast guard, Patrouilleneinheiten, kommerzielle Betreiber und SAR-Teams.
  • Use cases:
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Aquafarer Defender 500 (DF500) Commercial / Heavy-Duty Workhorse

Core commercial utility RIB stepping into the 5-meter class within the Defender series, upgraded with a 24° deep V deadrise and an integrated bilge fuel tank.

Compared to the 20° deadrise and external fuel tank of the DF420/DF460, the DF500 upgrades to a 24° offshore deep V aluminum hull.

Key Features

  • 5083 Marine-Grade Aluminum Alloy 24° Deep V Hull: 4mm high-tensile aluminum alloy plate combined with 6mm/10mm internal longitudinal and transverse stringers (Stringers)…
  • 90L Integrated Bilge Fuel Tank: Recessed in the center of the aluminum alloy bilge, lowering the center of gravity while significantly extending single-trip duty radius.
  • Special Operations Expansion: Internal cabin space supports adding dive bottle racks (Dive Rack) and transom heavy-duty ski tow posts (Rear Tow Post)…

Available Colors & Materials

  • Fabric: French ORCA® Hypalon or welded seam Valmex® PVC.

Standard Features

  • Includes carbon fiber pattern console dash, navigation lights, bilge pump, and switch panel
  • Integrated lifting points (Lifting Points), towing eyes (Towing Eyes), and tow cleats
  • Suspension seat with shock

Boat weight includes standard SUS700 commercial console and seating, excluding outboard engine weight and fuel.

Das Problem

Gewerbliche Betreiber benötigen für einen längeren Patrouillendienst ein 5-Meter-Versorgungsschiff mit Offshore-Rumpf und integriertem Treibstoff.

Produktdefinition

Für wen ist es?

Ein 5,00 m langer kommerzieller RIB mit 4mm 24° Offshore-Rumpf aus deep V-Aluminium, 90L integriertem Kraftstofftank, ausgelegt für 100 HP.

Entwickelt für

Coast guard, Patrouilleneinheiten, kommerzielle Betreiber und SAR-Teams.

Anwendungsfälle

Könnensstufe

professional

Vergleich

Wie es abschneidet

Der DF500 verbessert den Rumpf von 20° auf 24°, fügt einen integrierten Kraftstofftank 90L hinzu und erhöht sich auf 100 HP – ein großer Fortschritt gegenüber DF460.

FAQ

Spezifikationen

Spezifikationen

Overall Length 5.00 m – 5.10 m / 16' 5' – 16' 9'
Internal Length 4.14 m – 4.16 m / 13' 7' – 13' 8'
Breite 2.23 m – 2.28 m / 7' 4' – 7' 6'
Internal Beam 1.20 m / 3' 11'
Deadrise 24° (offshore-grade commercial deep V hull) / 24°
Tube Diameter 52 cm / 20' / 20.5'
Air Chambers 6
Fuel Tank 90 L / 23.7 Gal
Max Load 800 kg – 1,051 kg / 1,764 lb – 2,317 lb
Max Persons 10
Boat Weight 436 kg – 441 kg / 961 lb – 972 lb
Max Engine Weight 170 kg / 375 lb
Max Power 100 HP
Recommended Power 80 HP
Engine Shaft L (Long Shaft / 20')
Design Category Category C (Inshore / Coastal Special Duty Operations) / Category C
Spezifikationen

Spezifikationen

hull
4mm aluminum 24° offshore deep V
tubes
ORCA Hypalon / Valmex PVC 52cm
max engine
100 HP
capacity
10 persons
fuel
90 L integrated bilge
Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Certifications

CE (2013/53/EU (RCD)) Certified by TÜV Rheinland
ISO 9001:2015 Certified by SGS
BSCI Certified by Intertek
UKCA Certified by Intertek

Material Compliance

REACH (EU)
RoHS (EU)
California Prop 65

Testing & Warranty

ISO 6185 (RIB Safety)
ASTM D751 (Seam Strength)
ISO 12217 (Stability)
Warranty

5 years against manufacturing defects

CE Certified
Independently tested to EU safety standards — TÜV Rheinland.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system certified by SGS since 2022.
Tested to Standard
Every unit pressure tested at 1.25x rated PSI for 24-48 hours.
5-Year Boat Warranty
5-year limited warranty on tube fabric, seams, and hull; 2-year on SUP and accessories. 99.3% defect-free (AQL 2.5/ISO 2859).
REACH & RoHS
All materials comply with EU chemical and environmental regulations.
BSCI Certified
Social compliance audit verified for ethical manufacturing.

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