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Defender 265 Fiberglass RIB 8' 6" Boat - 2023
Item: #972893 | Part Number: Not Selected
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MSRP: $2,180.00
$1,988.00
Description
The Defender 265 Fiberglass RIB is a rugged 8'6" tender built for dependable performance and easy handling. Featuring a rigid RTM fiberglass hull, full-length keel protector, and durable PVC or Hypalon tubes, it delivers stability, durability, and confidence for docking, cruising, or utility use.
Defender 265 Fiberglass RIB 8' 6" Boat - 2023 Item # 972893
Description
Features:
- Rigid RTM fiberglass hull
- Full length keel protector
- Stern chafe patches on bottom of tube
- Leafield C7 inflation valves
- (3) Leafield Over pressure relief valves
- Molded non skid deck
- Protective rubstrake
- Exterior stern eye bolts (Port and Starboard)
- Aluminum oars
- D-Rings with lifelines
- (4) Stern padded lifting handles
- Bow lift handle and mooring eye
- Fiberglass bench seat
- Plastic motor clamp plate
- Transom drain plug
- Designed for a 4-Point Lift System
- Towing bridle D-rings (Port and Starboard)
- Hand pump and Repair kit with valve tool
Specifications:
- Length: 8' 6"
- Beam: 5' 1"
- Weight: 97 lbs
- Capacity: 3 Persons or 915 lbs
- Maximum Motor: 8 HP
- Maximum Motor Weight: 66 lbs)
- Manufacturer Recommends: 6 HP (15" shaft)
- Tube Diameter: 17"
- (3) Separate Air Chambers
- Fabric Type (PVC model): Mehler Valmex 1100 Decitex, welded construction
- Fabric Type (Hypalon model): Achilles 1100 Decitex T10 series
- Factory Warranty: 5 years. Warranty begins on date of purchase.
Note: Images are for reference only. Defender 300 shown.
Part Numbers for Defender 265 Fiberglass RIB 8' 6" Boat - 2023
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Walt from
So far, so good
Easy to inflate. Good instructions. Quality looks good, I also bought a cover which fits nice.
I bought a 6 hp 4 stroke OB for the dinghy (60 lbs). Dinghy is rated for 8 hp but has a weight limit for motor weight that will keep you from anything bigger (unless 2 stroke). Dinghy performs great with 6 hp. External fuel tank, 2 adults, plus stuff, no problem
Date published: 2024-03-02
Questions
Cover for this RIB is out of stock, and has been out of stock for months.
I just checked and covers for this boat are due to arrive within the next 2 weeks. You can use the Notify Me function on the website and it should alert you when it arrives.
Date published: 2023-11-09