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Aquafarer Defender 540 (DF540) Heavy-Duty Offshore Workhorse
Mid-size Workhorse, the flagship model in the Defender Commercial/Special Operations Series, designed for all-around utility operations and offshore patrol.
Bateaux RIB DF500
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'
Largeur 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'
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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
Un RIB commercial de 5,00 m avec une coque deep V offshore à 24° en aluminium 4mm, un réservoir de carburant intégré 90L, évalué pour 100 HP.
- Coast guard, unités de patrouille, opérateurs commerciaux et équipes SAR.
- 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.
Le problème
Les opérateurs commerciaux ont besoin d'un utilitaire RIB de 5 m avec une coque de qualité offshore et un carburant intégré pour des missions de patrouille prolongées.
Définition du produit
C'est pour qui ?
Un RIB commercial de 5,00 m avec une coque deep V offshore à 24° en aluminium 4mm, un réservoir de carburant intégré 90L, évalué pour 100 HP.
Conçu pour
Coast guard, unités de patrouille, opérateurs commerciaux et équipes SAR.
Cas d'utilisation
Niveau de compétence
professional
Comparaison
Comment il se compare
Le DF500 passe de 20° à 24° de coque, ajoute un réservoir de carburant intégré 90L et passe à 100 HP — une avancée majeure par rapport au DF460.
FAQ
Spécifications
Spécifications
| Overall Length | 5.00 m – 5.10 m / 16' 5' – 16' 9' |
| Internal Length | 4.14 m – 4.16 m / 13' 7' – 13' 8' |
| Largeur | 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 |
Spécifications
Spécifications
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
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Certifications
CE (2013/53/EU (RCD)) Certified by TÜV Rheinland
ISO 9001:2015 Certified by SGS
BSCI Certified by Intertek
UKCA Certified by Intertek
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Material Compliance
REACH (EU)
RoHS (EU)
California Prop 65
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Testing & Warranty
ISO 6185 (RIB Safety)
ASTM D751 (Seam Strength)
ISO 12217 (Stability)
Warranty
5 years against manufacturing defects
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CE Certified
Independently tested to EU safety standards — TÜV Rheinland.
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ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system certified by SGS since 2022.
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Tested to Standard
Every unit pressure tested at 1.25x rated PSI for 24-48 hours.
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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).
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REACH & RoHS
All materials comply with EU chemical and environmental regulations.
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BSCI Certified
Social compliance audit verified for ethical manufacturing.
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