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Aquafarer Defender 420 (DF420) Commercial / Heavy-Duty RIB
Entry-level high-strength special utility RIB in the Defender (patrol/commercial) series. DF420 is specifically designed for commercial operations and maritime patrol...
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Aquafarer Defender 460 (DF460) Commercial / Heavy-Duty RIB
A 4-meter class utility RIB in the Defender (patrol/commercial) series that balances high maneuverability with large space payload capacity.
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Overall Length 4.60 m / 15' 1'
Internal Length 3.10 m / 10' 2'
Beam 2.09 m / 6' 10'
Internal Beam 1.08 m / 3' 7'
Deadrise 20° (commercial wave-cutting hull) / 20°
Tube Diameter 47 cm / 19' (18.5')
Full Specifications ▼
Air Chambers 4
Fuel Tank External / Internal Storage (Bow Locker Storage)
Max Load 800 kg / 1,764 lb
Max Persons 9
Boat Weight 282 kg / 622 lb
Max Engine Weight 120 kg / 265 lb
Max Power 70 HP
Recommended Power 60 HP
Engine Shaft L (Long Shaft / 20')
Design Category Category C (Inshore / Coastal Operations) / Category C
TLDR
A 4.60m commercial RIB with 4mm aluminum 20° deep V hull, 47cm tubes, rated for 70 HP.
- Coast guard, patrol units, dive operators, and commercial marine businesses.
- Use cases: Coastal patrol, Dive operations, Commercial transport
Aquafarer Defender 460 (DF460) Commercial / Heavy-Duty RIB
A 4-meter class utility RIB in the Defender (patrol/commercial) series that balances high maneuverability with large space payload capacity.
Features a 4mm thick marine-grade high-tensile aluminum alloy deep V hull, ruggedly built for durability and impact resistance…
Key Features
- 4mm Marine-Grade Aluminum Hull: Equipped with marine-grade passivation pretreatment and high-adhesion anti-corrosion coating…
- Heavy Duty Protection System: Standard full-length keel guard across the entire series…
- High-Flow Self-Draining Deck: Ensures deck stays dry during high waves or heavy spray…
Available Colors & Materials
- Fabric: Standard high-durability French ORCA® Hypalon or reinforced Valmex® PVC.
- Offers Dark Grey, Black, and Rescue Red for stain resistance and high visibility…
Standard Features
- Defender dedicated commercial console and protective handrails
- Integrated reinforced lifting points (Lifting points), bow/stern towing eyes…
- Single / Double Jockey Seats
Boat weight includes standard commercial console and seating, excluding outboard engine weight and fuel.
Why this exists
Commercial operators need a compact patrol RIB with large payload capacity and high maneuverability.
Product Definition
Who is it for?
A 4.60m commercial RIB with 4mm aluminum 20° deep V hull, 47cm tubes, rated for 70 HP.
Designed for
Coast guard, patrol units, dive operators, and commercial marine businesses.
Best For Your Business
Clubs
4-meter class utility RIB balancing maneuverability with payload capacity.
Use Case
Patrol, SAR, commercial operations, dive support
Operating Cost
Low-moderate — commercial-duty components for daily operation, minimal cosmetic maintenance
Expected Lifespan
10-20 years in commercial service
Why Businesses Choose It
The Defender 460 (DF460) is built for professional duty cycles — heavy-duty protection, commercial paint, and reinforced structure withstand daily commercial use.
Use Cases
Coastal patrol
Dive operations
Commercial transport
Utility work
Skill level
professional
Comparison
How it compares
The DF460 adds 70 HP capability and more deck space to the DF420 platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it include a tachometer? ▼
Yes, the helm console includes a tachometer/RPM gauge as standard.
What is the highlight orange color? ▼
High-visibility color exclusive to the Defender series for SAR and patrol visibility.
Technical Data
Full Specifications
| Overall Length | 4.60 m / 15' 1' |
| Internal Length | 3.10 m / 10' 2' |
| Beam | 2.09 m / 6' 10' |
| Internal Beam | 1.08 m / 3' 7' |
| Deadrise | 20° (commercial wave-cutting hull) / 20° |
| Tube Diameter | 47 cm / 19' (18.5') |
| Air Chambers | 4 |
| Fuel Tank | External / Internal Storage (Bow Locker Storage) |
| Max Load | 800 kg / 1,764 lb |
| Max Persons | 9 |
| Boat Weight | 282 kg / 622 lb |
| Max Engine Weight | 120 kg / 265 lb |
| Max Power | 70 HP |
| Recommended Power | 60 HP |
| Engine Shaft | L (Long Shaft / 20') |
| Design Category | Category C (Inshore / Coastal Operations) / Category C |
Construction
Materials & Construction
hull
4mm aluminum 20° commercial deep V
tubes
ORCA Hypalon / Valmex PVC 47cm
max engine
70 HP
capacity
9 persons
fuel
External / bow locker
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
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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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