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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.

Overall Length 5.41 m / 17' 9'
Internal Length 4.21 m / 13' 10'
Largeur 2.28 m / 7' 6'
Internal Beam 1.25 m / 4' 1'
Deadrise 24° (Offshore Commercial Deep-V Hull)
Tube Diameter 52 cm / 20'
Spécifications
Air Chambers 6
Fuel Tank 105 L / 28 Gal
Max Load 1,150 kg / 2,535 lb
Max Persons 12 persons
Boat Weight 500 kg / 1,102 lb
Max Engine Weight 210 kg / 463 lb
Max Power 115 HP
Recommended Power 90 HP
Engine Shaft L (Long Shaft 20')
Design Category CE Category C (Inshore Special Duty)
TLDR

Un RIB commercial de 5,41 m avec une coque deep V offshore à 24° en aluminium 4mm, un réservoir de carburant 105L, évalué pour 115 HP.

  • Équipes Coast guard, SAR, opérateurs de plongée et opérateurs maritimes commerciaux.
  • Use cases:
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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.

DF540 is specifically designed for coast guard patrol, Search and Rescue (SAR), commercial diving operations, commercial charter, and extreme water conditions.

Key Features

  • Heavy-Duty Wear-Resistant Protection Pack: Comes standard with a full-length keel guard and reinforced heavy-duty rubbing strake.

Available Colors & Materials

  • Fabric: Standard premium French ORCA® Hypalon or reinforced Valmex® PVC material.
  • Dark Grey, Black, and High-Visibility Rescue Colors.

Standard Features

  • Defender exclusive commercial console (includes windshield, stainless steel handrails, and switch panel)
  • Single / Double Jockey Seats
  • Suspension seat with shock absorber

Boat weight includes standard commercial console and seating; excludes outboard engine dry weight and fuel.

Le problème

Les unités marines professionnelles ont besoin d'un robuste bourreau de travail de 5,4 m pour les patrouilles coast guard, SAR et la plongée commerciale.

Définition du produit

C'est pour qui ?

Un RIB commercial de 5,41 m avec une coque deep V offshore à 24° en aluminium 4mm, un réservoir de carburant 105L, évalué pour 115 HP.

Conçu pour

Équipes Coast guard, SAR, opérateurs de plongée et opérateurs maritimes commerciaux.

Cas d'utilisation

Niveau de compétence

professional

Comparaison

Comment il se compare

Le DF540 est le produit phare du Defender de 5 m : un réservoir de carburant plus grand, plus de puissance et une construction plus robuste que le DF500.

FAQ

Spécifications

Spécifications

Overall Length 5.41 m / 17' 9'
Internal Length 4.21 m / 13' 10'
Largeur 2.28 m / 7' 6'
Internal Beam 1.25 m / 4' 1'
Deadrise 24° (Offshore Commercial Deep-V Hull)
Tube Diameter 52 cm / 20'
Air Chambers 6
Fuel Tank 105 L / 28 Gal
Max Load 1,150 kg / 2,535 lb
Max Persons 12 persons
Boat Weight 500 kg / 1,102 lb
Max Engine Weight 210 kg / 463 lb
Max Power 115 HP
Recommended Power 90 HP
Engine Shaft L (Long Shaft 20')
Design Category CE Category C (Inshore Special Duty)
Spécifications

Spécifications

hull
4mm aluminum 24° offshore deep V
tubes
ORCA Hypalon / Valmex PVC 52cm
max engine
115 HP
capacity
12 persons
fuel
105 L under-floor
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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