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Aquafarer Apex Performance 460 (AP460) Luxury RIB / Tender

The flagship crossover model in the 4-meter class within the Apex Performance series. The AP460...

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° (excellent wave-cutting performance) / 20°
Tube Diameter 47 cm / 19' (18.5')
Specifications ▼
Air Chambers 4
Fuel Tank 55 L / 14.5 Gal
Max Load 800 kg / 1,764 lb
Max Persons 9
Boat Weight 332 kg / 732 lb
Max Engine Weight 120 kg / 265 lb
Max Power 83 HP (labeled as 70 HP in select regions) / 83 HP
Engine Shaft L (Long Shaft / 20')
Design Category Category C (Inshore)
TLDR

A 4.60m luxury RIB with 20° deep V hull, 55L fuel tank, deluxe center console with forward seat, and large bow locker.

  • Yacht owners, day cruisers, and boaters wanting maximum capability in a 4-meter class RIB.
  • Use cases:
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Aquafarer Apex Performance 460 (AP460) Luxury RIB / Tender

The flagship crossover model in the 4-meter class within the Apex Performance series. The AP460…

Features excellent ergonomic layout, equipped with a standalone center console, built-in bow locker…

Key Features

  • Bow Step: Equipped with an anti-slip step pad and mooring cleat for easy boarding…
  • Premium EVA Deck (EVA Deck): Standard high-texture faux wood grain anti-slip deck covering, comfortable…
  • Comfortable Seating & Storage Space: Deluxe center console with a forward-facing seat (Console with Front Seat)…

Standard Features

  • French ORCA® Hypalon or German Valmex® PVC material
  • High-tensile 5083 marine-grade aluminum hul (with self-draining system)
  • Complete basic electrical package for boat hull and center console (Electrical pack for boat hull and console)
  • Full-length keel guard (FSWI length keel guard), heavy-duty rubbing strake…
  • Integrated lifting points (Lifting points), towing eyes (Towing eyes)…
  • High-pressure foot pump, aluminum oars, Aquafarer dry bag…

Boat weight includes center console and seating. Maximum load weight includes crew and cargo (excluding outboard engine…)

The problem

Boaters need a 4.6m crossover that works as both a luxury tender and comfortable day cruiser.

Product Definition

Who is it for?

A 4.60m luxury RIB with 20° deep V hull, 55L fuel tank, deluxe center console with forward seat, and large bow locker.

Designed for

Yacht owners, day cruisers, and boaters wanting maximum capability in a 4-meter class RIB.

Use cases

Skill level

intermediate

Comparison

How it compares

The AP460 is the flagship 4-meter Apex with bow locker, deluxe console, and 83 HP capability.

FAQ

Specifications

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° (excellent wave-cutting performance) / 20°
Tube Diameter 47 cm / 19' (18.5')
Air Chambers 4
Fuel Tank 55 L / 14.5 Gal
Max Load 800 kg / 1,764 lb
Max Persons 9
Boat Weight 332 kg / 732 lb
Max Engine Weight 120 kg / 265 lb
Max Power 83 HP (labeled as 70 HP in select regions) / 83 HP
Engine Shaft L (Long Shaft / 20')
Design Category Category C (Inshore)
Specifications

Specifications

hull
5083 aluminum 20° deep V
tubes
ORCA Hypalon / Valmex PVC 47cm
max engine
83 HP
capacity
9 persons
fuel
55 L built-in
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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