2026 Jasper Marine Defender 22

The Jasper Marine Defender 22 is a 27-foot aluminum runabout built around a deep-V hull designed for stability and a dry ride across varied water conditions. Lightweight aluminum construction keeps the boat easy to tow and launch while maintaining the structural integrity needed for offshore use, lakes, and coastal cruising. Twin 450-horsepower Mercury engines power the boat to plane quickly and handle chop with confidence, delivering a cruising speed of 30 knots.

The layout prioritizes usable space with forward seating in an open bow configuration and aft seating positioned to maintain deck access for fishing, diving, watersports, or casual cruising. The shallow draft and beachable design allow approach to beaches, sandbars, and shallow coves that deeper-hulled boats cannot reach. A self-bailing cockpit and single head support extended time on the water.

The design balances performance with practicality. Joystick control is available, and the boat comes standard with the features needed for versatile use—whether pulling behind a tow sport, anchoring for a day of fishing, or loading family for recreational cruising. An enclosed bow with cuddy berth option is available as an alternative to the open configuration.