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540 Adventure

Designed and engineered in the Netherlands by Bernd Weel Design, with engineering by Studio Delta Naval Architects and interiors by Julian Moore Design, the 540 Adventure is a masterful blend of advanced technology and timeless elegance. Engineered for long-range and coastal cruising, it boasts a 2,000 nautical mile range (at ECO speed) and CE Category A Unlimited Ocean certification, offering unparalleled freedom to explore remote destinations or enjoy leisurely journeys closer to home. Known for their forward-thinking approach to yacht design, the Dutch design team, in concert with Outer Reef’s design team, have created a vessel that seamlessly blends cutting-edge innovation with timeless aesthetic appeal. Fabricted in FRP and powered by Volvo Penta conventional shaft drive propulsion systems, the 540 Adventure is ideal for remote expeditions as well as more relaxed coastal journeys.

The 540 Adventure’s length provides distinct advantages, catering to a wide audience of modern yacht owners. Its manageable size makes it an ideal choice for new cruisers, owner-operators, or experienced yachtsmen seeking to downsize without compromising capability or luxury. The 540 model features a thoughtfully designed layout with three staterooms, including a full-beam master suite, two well-appointed heads, and optional crew quarters for added flexibility. The efficient design delivers maximum comfort and functionality for extended stays, while its Volvo Penta conventional shaft drive propulsion system ensures smooth handling, fuel efficiency, and low emissions, even in challenging conditions.

As a production-style yacht, the 540 Adventure provides a selection of fabrics, veneers, and finishes, allowing owners to personalize their vessel to suit their unique tastes. Staying true to the renowned Outer Reef Yachts pedigree, this model exemplifies the brand’s commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, superior quality, and rugged reliability.

Pre-orders for this exceptional model are now open.

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LOA 56' 5” (17.2 m)

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Beam 17’ 8” (5.4 m)

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Draft 4’ 0” (1.2 m)

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Range 2,000 nm at Eco Speed

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Key Specifications

  • LOA: 56' 5” (17.2 m)
  • LWL: 52' 9” (16.1 m)
  • Beam: 17’ 8” (5.4 m)
  • Draft: 4’ 0” (1.2 m)
  • Displacement: 34.5 tons
  • Range: 2,000 nm at Eco Speed
  • Cabins: 3+ Optional Crew
  • Fuel Capacity: 1,500 US Gallons (5675 Liters)
  • Water Capacity: 300 US Gallons (1135 Liters)
  • Holding Tank Capacity: 125 US Gallons (473 Liters)
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Full Specifications

  • Hand laid-up FRP hull with PVC core sandwich construction above water line
  • Solid laminate, commensurate for hull size, made in female mold
  • Vinylester barrier lamination for osmosis protection
  • Molded stringer system
  • Gel coated finish above waterline
  • Two (2) coats of black antifouling paint over five (5) coats of epoxy primer below waterline
  • Integrally molded rub rails with stainless steel capping
  • Full length keel extends below running gear
  • Stainless steel rudders and struts with two (2) Seatorque enclosed drive shaft systems
  • Divinycell PVC cored construction with highest quality gelcoat
  • All deck and hull area hardware attachments are finished with solid lamination – no coring
  • Bilge area sanded smooth and coated with bright white epoxy paint
  • Windows with 3/8” tempered safety glass in salon and ½’ tempered safety glass in pilothouse

LAZARETTE

  • Edura beige coin dot flooring
  • Hull interior finished with white gloss polyurethane paint
  • Two (2) LED overhead lights with two (2) two-way switches
  • One (1) 110v AC GFI outlet (220v 50hz for AU-EU)
  • Formica finish on walls
  • **Optional Crew Quarters

ENGINE ROOM

  • Acoustically insulated stand-up engine room lined with sound absorbing material
  • Edura beige coin dot flooring
  • Volvo Penta D8-600 (600hp) diesel engines with ZF transmissions (V-Drive) and joystick Controls
  • Humphree integrated interceptors & stabilizers
  • Fiberglass drip pans under engines
  • Northern Lights Generator – one (1) 16kw (60hz) w/ sound shields (one (1) 16kw (50hz) for AU-EU)
  • MarineAir or equal direct expansion air conditioning system
  • Ball-valve seacocks on all through-hulls below waterline
  • Oil change pump for engines and generator
  • One (1) 100amp isolation transformer
  • One (1) 3.0kw inverter/charger (24VDC to 115VAC-60Hz or 230VAC/50Hz)
  • Two (2) Racor 1000 MA dual fuel filters for main engines
  • One (1) Racor 1000 MA single fuel filters for generator
  • Fuel polishing system (Reverso)
  • Fuel management system
  • Fireboy fire suppression system including both intake and outlet air shutdown system with aluminum louvers
  • Four (4) automatic bilge pumps 24v DC and emergency bilge suction on engine
  • Fire system and bilge high-water alarm system with warning panel
  • Fresh water hose bibb
  • Lithium-Ion batteries in FRP boxes:
  • Two (2) engine banks with two (2) 8D batteries for each bank
  • One (1) house bank with four (4) 8D batteries 
  • One (1) generator bank with one (1) battery
  • One (1) 24v and one (1) 12v battery charger
  • Two (2) battery isolators
  • 20 gallon water heater with heat exchanger
  • Four (4) 24v DC blowers
  • Six (8) LED overhead Lights –110v AC/24v DC (220v AC/ 24v DC for AU-EU) with two (2) two-way switches
  • Two (2) 110v AC GFI outlets (220v 50hz for AU-EU) with waterproof covers
  • 316 Stainless steel safety rails around engines
  • Two watertight bulkheads
  • Watertight aluminum engine room door with sight window

MECHANICAL

  • Side-power 15.5hp (24v) electric bow thruster with dual station controls and two (2) AGM 8dl-255 AH batteries
  • Northern Lights uplift water separator exhaust system with bypass and FRP mufflers
  • Copper bonding system to all underwater fittings with zinc anodes
  • Two (2) Seatorque enclosed drive shaft systems and two (2) Nibral propellers
  • Rigid freshwater pipes and color-coded copper fuel lines
  • Stainless steel struts with bearings
  • Headhunter 24v DC freshwater pump with accumulator tank
  • Two (2) 24v DC automatic shower sump systems with external pump
  • Accessible wiring raceway throughout

TANKAGE

  • One (1) holding tank with a max capacity of 125 US gallons (378 lts) with two (2) macerator/discharge pumps. One (1) is wired and plumbed for backup redundancy
  • One (1) stainless steel water tank with a max capacity of 300 US gallons (1135 lts)
  • Aluminum fuel tanks with a total capacity of 1,500 US gallons (5678 lts)
  • Lexan sight gauges on fuel tanks
  • Inspection and cleaning ports on all tanks

AFT DECK AREA

  • Aft deck with molded non-skid surface
  • FRP built-in swim platform
  • Stainless steel removable swim ladder on swim platform and emergency swim ladder as per USCG regulations
  • 2” 316 stainless steel removable safety rails on swim platform
  • Stairway built-in to port and starboard side from swim platform to aft deck with gate doors
  • U-Shaped Aft deck FRP bench seating with storage beneath
  • Exterior furniture fabric for aft deck 
  • FRP watertight door on transom
  • Transom shower in recessed box with hot and cold-water supply
  • Fresh water wash down outlet
  • Shorepower inlets for 110v/220v 60hz (220v 50hz for AU-EU)
  • Glendinning 50 amp cable master with 75’ of cable on transom 
  • Two (2) LED courtesy lights with two (2) two-way switches
  • Three (3) LED overhead lights with one (1) standard switch inside the salon
  • One (1) 110v AC GFI outlet (220v 50hz for AU-EU)
  • 316 Stainless steel heavy duty cleats secured to stainless steel backing plates inside bulwarks
  • Deck scuppers piped out through transom at boot stripe
  • 316 Stainless steel handrails to and from aft deck

SIDE DECKS

  • Molded with non-skid surface
  • Weathertight door opening into pilothouse port side
  • House side fixed windows with tinted tempered glass
  • Freeing ports
  • Two (2) sets of 316 stainless steel spring-line chocks per side
  • Four (4) LED courtesy lights along walkways
  • Four (4) LED overhead lights with one (1) standard switch

FORE DECK

  • Foredeck with non-skid surface
  • U-Shaped Lounge with Dining Table
  • 316 Stainless steel CE-approved skylight/emergency hatch from the VIP stateroom below
  • 316 Stainless steel rails on bulwarks 
  • 316 Stainless steel stanchions to support handrail
  • Storage Deck lockers forward in stem flanking anchor finished in white epoxy paint
  • Fender storage lockers each side of fore deck settee
  • 316 Stainless steel anchor chute/roller at bow
  • Ultra anchor 99 lb with 300’ 3/8 chain.
  • Maxwell VWC-2500c (24v) vertical windlass with foot switches and remote controls for dual stations
  • Saltwater wash down pump with outlet
  • Fresh water wash down with outlet
  • Salt water and fresh water 316 SS faucets inside foredeck lockers
  • Deck drains plumbed to boot-stripe to prevent black streaks
  • Three (3) LED courtesy lights

FLYBRIDGE

  • Hardtop
  • 316 stainless steel safety rails
  • Storage cabinet with stone top
  • Venturi windscreen with 316 stainless steel cap
  • Molded FRP steering console with engine controls
  • Electronics console
  • 4” magnetic compass
  • Electronic steering system
  • Steering wheel
  • One (1) Stidd helm seat, Slimline series with powder coated base and Naugahyde fabric
  • Fire system repeater alarm
  • Five (5) Aquasignal navigation lights in accordance with appropriate collision regulations
  • Kahlenberg D-OA dual trumpet air horn with compressor
  • Two (2) 24v to 12v DC-DC converters with 12v battery back-up system
  • Two (4) LED overhead lights with one (1) standard switch
  • One (1) LED service light under flybridge steering console with one (1) standard switch
  • Two (2) 110v AC GFI outlets (220v 50hz for AU-EU)
  • One (1) 12v DC outlet (220v 50hz for AU-EU)

BOAT DECK

  • Deck with non-skid surface
  • 316 Stainless steel handrails
  • 450KGS/1000lb aluminum painted davit with 4-way hydraulic control with rotating base, luff, lift, pendant switch and a 9.25’ telescoping arm, with wireless remote

SALON

  • Fixed windows in house sides with medium 3/8” tinted tempered safety glass
  • Wood valance over windows with LED rope lighting
  • Six (8) LED overhead lights with two (2) two-way switches
  • Access hatches to allow for engine removal
  • Vinyl headliner
  • Built-in U-shaped settee with 5” foam seats
  • One (1) free standing fixed Wood coffee table 
  • Air conditioning control panel
  • Wood veneer cabinetry and lockers
  • Four (4) 110v AC outlets (220v AC for AU-EU) 
  • Drop Down TV
  • One (1) TV outlet
  • Engineered wood flooring
  • Wood veneer wall paneling with satin finish or vinyl wall coverings
  • Drawers with full extension guides and push button latches

GALLEY

  • Silestone countertops with stainless steel under mount sinks
  • Breakfast Bar with 2-Stools
  • Drawer for soap and sponges in front of the sink
  • Chrome Grohe Europlus II faucet with pull out spray
  • Seven (7) LED overhead lights with three (3) standard switches
  • Wood veneer cabinets and cabinet doors with chrome push-button locks
  • Wood veneer wall paneling with satin finish
  • Drawers with full extension guides and push button latches
  • Wood cabin doors and cabinet doors
  • Chrome door handles on all interior lockers
  • Two (2) 110v AC GFI outlets (220v AC GF for AU-EU)
  • Engineered wood flooring
  • Appliances – 
  • 24” undercounter refrigerator/freezer x 2
  • Fischer & Paykel single drawer dishwasher
  • 30” electric cooktop and oven
  • Garbage disposal with switch
  • Appliances (AU-EU Model)
  • 150L undercounter refrigerator/freezer x 2
  • Fisher & Paykel single drawer dishwasher
  • 600mm touch control ceran cooktop
  • 600mm 7-function oven
  • Garbage disposal with switch

PILOTHOUSE

  • L-shaped settee on raised platform
  • Wood table with single 316 stainless steel pedestal 
  • Five (5) LED overhead lights with one (1) standard switch and two (2) two-way switches
  • Two (2) LED red night lights with one (1) dimmer switch
  • One (1) chart light
  • LED red and white bridge lights
  • Two (2) 110v AC outlets (220v AC GFI for AU-EU)
  • One (1) USB outlet
  • One (1) 12v DC outlet
  • One (1) Stidd helm seat, model 500-N, naugahyde with matching powder coated base
  • Steering wheel at pilothouse helm
  • Electronic steering system
  • Engine display screens
  • Overhead electronics console
  • Wiring routes to facilitate equipment installation
  • Main electrical distribution panels with gauges and circuit breakers for AC and DC
  • Alarm and advisory panel
  • Transom doors on AC, DC and advisory panels
  • 4” magnetic compass
  • Two (2) stainless steel Exalto dual speed (intermittent) self-parking windshield wipers with wash down system
  • ½” clear tempered glass in forward facing windshields
  • Vinyl headliner
  • Control for bow thruster
  • Air conditioning control panel
  • Generator control panel
  • 24v DC to 12v DC converter
  • Windlass up/down switch and control circuit breaker
  • Bilge pump control on advisory panel
  • Equipment running advisory panel
  • Wood veneer wall paneling with satin finish or vinyl wall panels 
  • Wood stairway to flybridge to starboard
  • Weathertight door opening out to port & STBD side
  • Engineered wood flooring 

LOWER HALLWAY

  • Curved wood stairway from pilothouse with LED courtesy lights on every step and two (2) two-way switches
  • Two (2) LED overhead lights with two (2) two-way switches
  • Combination of wall covering and wood wall paneling with satin finish in stairwell and hallway
  • Access doors to staterooms
  • Engineered wood flooring

FULL BEAM MIDSHIP MASTER SUITE

  • King size berth
  • 7” layered foam mattress
  • Drawer storage under the berth
  • LED rope lighting under the bed and at valance with one (1) standard switch
  • Hanging locker with wood-faced door 
  • Automatic interior lights in locker
  • Drawers with center guides and stops
  • Door stops and holders
  • Wood framed door
  • Wood veneer wall paneling with satin finish or vinyl wall coverings 
  • Imtra chrome reading lights
  • Three (3) 110v AC outlets (220v AC for AU-EU)
  • One (1) TV outlet
  • Six (6) LED overhead lights with two (2) two-way switches and one (1) standard switch
  • Air conditioning control panel
  • Nightstand tables with two drawers each
  • Drawers with full extension guides and push button latches
  • Wood cabin doors and cabinet doors
  • Chrome door handles on all interior lockers
  • Engineered wood flooring 

MASTER HEAD (ENSUITE)

  • Ensuite head with shower
  • Clear tempered glass shower door with towel bar
  • Molded white FRP shower
  • Grohe Relaxa Plus chrome pulsator hand shower with hose and soap dish
  • Ventilator fan in shower
  • Silestone countertop with white Kohler under-mount sink
  • Chrome Grohe center-set single lever faucet at sink
  • Wood framed mirror with medicine chest
  • Storage cabinet under sink
  • Wallcovering
  • Drawers with full extension guides and push button latches
  • Wood cabin door and cabinet doors
  • Chrome door handles on all interior lockers
  • Tecma Marine 24v electric white toilet with sanitary hose for all discharge plumbing
  • 24v DC ventilator blower
  • One (1) 110v AC GFI outlets (220v AC GFI for AU-EU)
  • Four (4) LED overhead lights with two (2) standard switches
  • Tile floors

VIP STATEROOM FORWARD

  • Queen-size berth
  • 7” layered foam mattress
  • Wood storage drawers under the berth
  • LED rope lighting at valance with one (1) standard switch
  • One (1) hanging locker with wood-faced doors
  • Automatic interior lights in locker
  • Wood veneer wall paneling with satin finish or vinyl wall coverings 
  • Drawers with full extension guides and push button latches
  • Wood cabin doors and cabinet doors
  • Chrome door handles on all interior lockers
  • Wood framed door
  • Bulkheads with wood veneers or vinyl wall coverings 
  • Two (2) 110v AC outlets (220v AC for AU-EU)
  • Four (4) LED overhead lights with two (2) two-way switches
  • Two (2) Imtra chrome reading lights
  • Air conditioning control panel
  • Engineered wood flooring 

GUEST STATEROOM PORT

  • Over under berths with storage drawer’s underneath lower berth
  • 7” layered foam mattress
  • LED rope lighting at valance with one (1) standard switch
  • One (1) hanging locker with wood-faced door
  • Cabinet for storage or optional stackable washer and dryer
  • Drawers with full extension guides and push button latches
  • Wood cabin doors and cabinet doors
  • Chrome door handles on all interior lockers
  • Automatic interior light in locker
  • Door stops and holders
  • Wood framed door
  • Wood veneer wall paneling with satin finish or vinyl wall coverings 
  • One (1) 110v AC outlet (220v AC for AU-EU)
  • Two (2) LED overhead lights with one (1) standard switch
  • Air conditioning control panel
  • Two (2) Imtra chrome reading lights
  • Engineered wood flooring 

GUEST HEAD

  • Head with shower with access doors from the VIP stateroom and lower hallway
  • Clear glass shower door with towel bar
  • Molded white FRP shower
  • Grohe Relaxa Plus chrome pulsator hand shower with hose and soap dish
  • 24v DC ventilator blower
  • Silestone countertop with white Kohler under-mount sink
  • Chrome Grohe center-set single lever faucet at sink
  • Wood framed mirror with medicine chest
  • Storage cabinet under sink
  • Wallcovering
  • Drawers with full extension guides and push button latches
  • Wood cabin doors and cabinet doors
  • Chrome door handles on all interior lockers
  • Tecma Marine 24v electric white toilet with sanitary hose for all discharge plumbing
  • One (1) 110v AC GFI outlet (220v AC GFI for AU-EU)
  • Three (3) LED overhead lights with two (2) two-way switches and one (1) standard switch
  • Tile flooring

OUTER REEF CRUISING/SAFETY PACKAGE

  • Six (6) 15” x 41” Polyform F-series black fenders
  • Twelve (12) 15’ x ½” black fender lines
  • Four (4) 3/4” x 35’ double-braid nylon black dock lines
  • Two (2) 3/4” x 50’ double-braid nylon black dock lines
  • Twelve (12) Safeguard type I orange life vests for adults over 90 lbs
  • Six (6) Kiddie Mariner 2 ¾ lb M10 fire extinguishers
  • One (1) Bernard oil discharge placard (US Model Only)
  • One (1) Bernard waste discharge placard (US Model Only)
  • Two (2) Jim-Buoy 24” white ring buoys
  • Four (4) Perko chrome/brass 4-ring buoy holders
  • One (1) Orion alert/locate flare kit
  • One (1) Orion circumnavigator first aid kit One (1) Orion safety blaster horn

STANDARD MARETRON PACKAGE

  • Engine - generator integration onto the Garmin screens
  • AC/DC power monitoring
  • Alarm
  • Tank level monitoring
  • Wi-Fi interface
  • Engine exhaust, transmission and SeaTorque shaft temperature monitoring
  • 8” Maretron screen in the crew area (where applicable)
  • Navigation lights, bilge pump monitors
  • All monitors projected onto the Garmin screens
  • Further information available upon request

STANDARD NAVIGATION PACKAGE

  • Refer to detailed electronics specification document 

PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS - SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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