Valiant DR490 RIB 16' with E-Tec 60 & Jockey seat - NEW - $16,995.00

slance · 10 November 2010, 10:16

2007 Valiant-built DR490PU RIB with 2011 Evinrude E60 motor.
Length 16' 0", Beam 6' 4"
Hull Weight 469 Lbs, Motor weight 240 Lbs (TOTAL PKG WEIGHT APPROX. 900 LBS)
Capacity: 8 Persons or 2425 Lbs
Maximum power allowed 80 hp (20" shaft)
Tube Diameter 19" (Separate Air Chambers 4)
Fabric Type: AKTON-TPE, High abrasion resistance polyurethane
Factory Warranty: 5 years

The Mercury "Dive & Rescue" series is designed with maximum versatility in mind for the demands of diving, rescue and many other professional disciplines. The DR series is easy to trailer, launch and recover with minimal effort.
Mercury Professional RIBs are manufactured with AKRON TPE material which has been proven very resistant to UV and abrasion. These robust craft come standard with extra strong accessories; double rubbing strake, inside and outside lifelines with stainless steel D-rings, reinforcement pads with non-slip finish on top of the tubes, heavy duty inflation valves and pressure relief valves. This standard equipment list is unmatched in the industry.
The deck has a nonskid finish directly integrated into the laminate process. The hull in this series has a solid one piece foam core for added safety and superior floatation capability.
The DR400, DR450 and DR490 have been carefully developed to ensure an excellent balance of seaworthy performance, speed, comfort and low fuel consumption due to their quick planning capabilities.

Standard hull/tube features include:
Thermowelded seams
V-shaped fiberglass hull
Molded non-skid deck
Bow Locker
Pressure relief valves
Bow Cleat
Stainless U-Bolt in bow
Transom eyes
Deck Drain Plug
Telescopic Paddles
High profile rubbing strake
Repair Kit
Air Pump
Owners manual

ENGINE DETAILS:
2011 Evinrude E60DPLII 60hp E-Tec Direct Fuel Injected 2-stroke
2-cylinder, 20" shaft, remote steering, power trim & tilt.
Warranty: 3 Years

Package includes Mercury two-person fiberglass jockey console, steering system, controls, battery, propeller and 6 gallon fuel tank & fuel line.

Contact: Stephan Lance, Defender
42 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
Tel: 800-628-8225 x.100
Boat is in Waterford, CT

Lancecover · 20 August 2011, 16:44

Extremely interested in purchasing a RIB exactly like this one but having am issue finding responsive dealers. Any recommendations??

slance · 21 August 2011, 01:42

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Originally Posted by Lancecover

Extremely interested in purchasing a RIB exactly like this one but having am issue finding responsive dealers. Any recommendations??

You can e-mail or call. Be happy to asssit in whatever project you are working on.

I do have one more Valiant DR490 RIB in stock, Grey tubes. With an Evinride E-Tec 60hp. Jockey. Sister ship to the one above in the original posting.

Lots and lots of other boats too.

Just finished rigging a nice Searider 400 with jocket seat and Honda 40hp. Came out pretty sweet, so I built two of them.

Regards,

Stephan Lance
Defender
800-628-8225 x.100

Lancecover · 23 August 2011, 16:03

Thanks. Could you e-mail me or post some pics of the grey hulled 490 and the searider. I'm interested.

slance · 23 August 2011, 17:24

Lancecover,

Please contact me directly instead of continuing on the forum.
Pics attached as requested.

Regards,
Stephan Lance
Defender Industries, Inc.
42 Great Neck Road
Waterford, CT 06385
Tel: 800-628-8225
e-mail: inflatables@defender.com

Lancecover · 27 August 2011, 03:05

Stephan I'm in on the 490. E-mail sent directly.