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Aquafarer Apex Performance 520 (AP520) Luxury RIB / Tender

Crossing into the 5-meter class within the Apex Performance series, with significantly enhanced offshore cruising capabilities.

Overall Length 5.23 m / 17' 2'
Internal Length 3.55 m / 11' 8'
Beam 2.28 m / 7' 6'
Internal Beam 1.22 m / 4' 0'
Deadrise 24° (offshore deep V hull) / 24°
Tube Diameter 52 cm / 20'
Specifications ▼
Air Chambers 6
Fuel Tank 105 L / 28 Gal
Max Load 1,020 kg / 2,248 lb
Max Persons 10
Boat Weight 520 kg / 1,146 lb
Max Engine Weight 205 kg / 452 lb
Max Power 100 HP
Engine Shaft L (Long Shaft / 20')
Design Category Category C (Inshore / Offshore Inshore) / Category C
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TLDR

A 5.23m luxury RIB with 24° offshore deep V aluminum hull, 105L built-in fuel tank, and 100 HP capability.

  • Experienced boaters, yacht owners, and commercial operators.
  • Use cases:
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Aquafarer Apex Performance 520 (AP520) Luxury RIB / Tender

Crossing into the 5-meter class within the Apex Performance series, with significantly enhanced offshore cruising capabilities.

Key Features

  • 24° Deep V 4mm Aluminum Hull: Compared to the 20° deadrise of 4-meter class models, the 24°…
  • 105L Extra-Large Built-in Fuel Tank: Recessed deep beneath the aluminum alloy double hull, lowering the center of gravity while…
  • Premium EVA Deck (EVA Deck): Standard high-texture faux wood grain anti-slip deck covering…

Standard Features

  • Premium French ORCA® Hypalon or German Valmex® PVC material
  • High-tensile 5083 marine-grade aluminum hull (with self-draining deck system)
  • Includes automatic bilge pump, navigation lights, control…
  • Full-length keel guard (FSWI length keel guard), heavy-duty…
  • Integrated lifting points (Lifting points), towing eyes (Towing eyes)…
  • High-pressure foot pump, aluminum oars, Aquafarer dry bag…

Boat weight includes console and seating. Maximum load weight includes crew and cargo…

The problem

Boaters need a 5-meter class RIB with offshore-capable hull and long-range fuel capacity.

Product Definition

Who is it for?

A 5.23m luxury RIB with 24° offshore deep V aluminum hull, 105L built-in fuel tank, and 100 HP capability.

Designed for

Experienced boaters, yacht owners, and commercial operators.

Use cases

Skill level

advanced

Comparison

How it compares

The AP520 crosses into 5-meter class with 24° offshore hull and 105L fuel — a major upgrade from the 20°/55L 4-meter models.

FAQ

Specifications

Specifications

Overall Length 5.23 m / 17' 2'
Internal Length 3.55 m / 11' 8'
Beam 2.28 m / 7' 6'
Internal Beam 1.22 m / 4' 0'
Deadrise 24° (offshore deep V hull) / 24°
Tube Diameter 52 cm / 20'
Air Chambers 6
Fuel Tank 105 L / 28 Gal
Max Load 1,020 kg / 2,248 lb
Max Persons 10
Boat Weight 520 kg / 1,146 lb
Max Engine Weight 205 kg / 452 lb
Max Power 100 HP
Engine Shaft L (Long Shaft / 20')
Design Category Category C (Inshore / Offshore Inshore) / Category C
Specifications

Specifications

hull
4mm aluminum 24° offshore deep V
tubes
ORCA Hypalon / Valmex PVC 52cm
max engine
100 HP
capacity
10 persons
fuel
105 L built-in
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

Resources

Downloads & Resources

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CAD Drawings

PDF GA drawings available

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Compliance Docs

CE/ISO certificates & DoC

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Factory Audit

QC process & audit prep

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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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