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Aquafarer Defender 700 (DF700) Commercial & SAR Offshore Workhorse
Stepping into the 7-meter class in the Defender Commercial/Special Operations Series, equipped with an ultra-large 285L fuel tank.
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Aquafarer Defender 600 (DF600) Heavy-Duty Offshore Workhorse
Entering the 6-meter class in the Defender Commercial/Special Operations Series, upgraded with CE Category B offshore certification, serving as the main offshore patrol vessel (Offshore Defender).
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Overall Length 6.00 m / 19' 8'
Internal Length 4.67 m / 15' 4'
Beam 2.48 m / 8' 2'
Internal Beam 1.30 m / 4' 3'
Deadrise 26° (Category B Offshore Deep-V Commercial Hull)
Tube Diameter 58 cm / 23'
Full Specifications ▼
Air Chambers 6
Fuel Tank 140 L / 37 Gal
Max Load 1,332 kg / 2,937 lb
Max Persons 14 persons
Boat Weight 620 kg / 1,367 lb
Max Engine Weight 250 kg / 551 lb
Max Power 150 HP
Recommended Power 115 HP
Engine Shaft L (Long Shaft 20')
Design Category CE Category B (Offshore) / Category C
TLDR
A 6.00m offshore patrol RIB with 5mm aluminum 26° deep V hull, 140L fuel tank, CE Category B, rated for 150 HP.
- Coast guard, SAR teams, offshore patrol units, and professional dive operations.
- Use cases: Offshore maritime patrol, Search and rescue in rough seas, Professional dive engineering
Aquafarer Defender 600 (DF600) Heavy-Duty Offshore Workhorse
Entering the 6-meter class in the Defender Commercial/Special Operations Series, upgraded with CE Category B offshore certification, serving as the main offshore patrol vessel (Offshore Defender).
DF600 is specifically engineered for offshore maritime patrol under rough sea conditions, Search and Rescue (SAR), professional diving engineering, and high-intensity commercial duty operations.
Key Features
- Heavy-Duty Protection & Towing System: 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, Rescue Red, and Marine Special Duty Liveries.
Standard Features
- Defender exclusive high-tier commercial console (includes windshield, stainless steel handrails, and switch panel)
- Single / Double Jockey Seats
- Professional Pneumatic/Hydraulic Suspension Seats
Boat weight includes standard commercial console and seating; excludes outboard engine dry weight and fuel.
Why this exists
Offshore patrol units need a CE Category B certified 6m RIB for rough sea patrol and SAR.
Product Definition
Who is it for?
A 6.00m offshore patrol RIB with 5mm aluminum 26° deep V hull, 140L fuel tank, CE Category B, rated for 150 HP.
Designed for
Coast guard, SAR teams, offshore patrol units, and professional dive operations.
Best For Your Business
Clubs
6-meter offshore patrol RIB with CE Category B certification and 140L fuel.
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 600 (DF600) is built for professional duty cycles — heavy-duty protection, commercial paint, and reinforced structure withstand daily commercial use.
Use Cases
Offshore maritime patrol
Search and rescue in rough seas
Professional dive engineering
Commercial duty
Skill level
professional
Comparison
How it compares
The DF600 is the first Defender with CE Category B offshore certification — 5mm hull, 26° deadrise, and 140L fuel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the DF600 handle rough offshore conditions? ▼
Yes. CE Category B means designed for Beaufort 8 and wave heights up to 4m.
What engine configuration is recommended? ▼
A 115-150 HP long shaft provides the best balance for patrol missions.
Technical Data
Full Specifications
| Overall Length | 6.00 m / 19' 8' |
| Internal Length | 4.67 m / 15' 4' |
| Beam | 2.48 m / 8' 2' |
| Internal Beam | 1.30 m / 4' 3' |
| Deadrise | 26° (Category B Offshore Deep-V Commercial Hull) |
| Tube Diameter | 58 cm / 23' |
| Air Chambers | 6 |
| Fuel Tank | 140 L / 37 Gal |
| Max Load | 1,332 kg / 2,937 lb |
| Max Persons | 14 persons |
| Boat Weight | 620 kg / 1,367 lb |
| Max Engine Weight | 250 kg / 551 lb |
| Max Power | 150 HP |
| Recommended Power | 115 HP |
| Engine Shaft | L (Long Shaft 20') |
| Design Category | CE Category B (Offshore) / Category C |
Construction
Materials & Construction
hull
5mm aluminum 26° offshore deep V
tubes
ORCA Hypalon / Valmex PVC 58cm
max engine
150 HP
capacity
14 persons
fuel
140 L under-floor
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
✓
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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