








Valiant Vanguard 450
- Located at Penarth Marina
Details
- Make: Valiant
- Model: Vanguard 450
- Engine Make & Model: Mariner 60 Efi 4 stroke
- Horsepower: 60
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Price: £8,000
- Location: In Penarth Marina
- Keel: Other
- Hull Construction: Hypalon
- Drive Type: Outboard
Dimensions
- Beam: 1.93m
- Draft: 0.6m
- LOA: 4.47m
- Builder: Valiant Ribs
- Designer: Valiant Ribs
- Hull Type: Planing
Summary
Valiant Vanguard 450 RIB – Solid Performer with Great Potential
This Valiant Vanguard 450 RIB, powered by a Mariner 60hp EFI FourStroke, offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking a capable, high-performing boat at excellent value. Ideal for both recreational fun and light commercial use, this versatile RIB has all the core features of a reliable workhorse – it just needs a little TLC to bring it back to its best.
The powerful and efficient 60hp Mariner EFI FourStroke delivers smooth performance and fuel economy, making it suitable for everything from coastal exploration and watersports to support duties or tender operations. The deep V-hull design ensures a stable, confident ride in varying conditions.
While the boat is in overall usable condition, it does require some general maintenance – a perfect project for someone with a bit of know-how or looking for a rewarding upgrade opportunity.
Key Features:
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Robust Valiant Vanguard 450 hull – known for stability and seaworthiness
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Mariner 60hp EFI FourStroke – quiet, reliable, and economical
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Ideal for leisure, club safety duties, or light commercial work
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Compact size with excellent handling and easy trailering
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Great potential with some cosmetic and mechanical attention
With some care and maintenance, this RIB can easily be transformed into a dependable and versatile vessel – ready for action on the water.
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Mechanical
Engine Make: Mariner
Model: EFI 4 stroke
Engine Power: 60hp
Type: Outboard
Year: 2009
Electrical
Battery
Navigation
Engine gauge
Eagle GPS/Sonar
Construction
Make: Valiant RIBs
Model: Vanguard 450
Year: 2009
Construction: Hypalon/Fibreglass Hull
Dimensions
Length: 14'8 ft / 4.47 m
Beam: 6'4 ft / 1.93 m
Centre Consol with upholstered double pilot seat, forward consol seat and boat seat
Storage under all seats
Windscreen with stainless grabrail
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
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