July 21, 2026
SailGP partners with Protector Boats as Official Chase Boat Supplier
The partnership will see Protector’s Chase 330 centre console RIBs supporting SailGP’s international race teams.
The partnership will see Protector’s Chase 330 centre console RIBs supporting SailGP’s international race teams.
Two new partners, two key markets, one stronger European presence for Protector Boats.
Protector Boats is significantly advancing its customisation capability for the superyacht sector, responding to a fundamental shift in how chase boats and tenders are specified, deployed and relied upon by owners and captains.
Originally designed for commercial and military use, including police, pilot, and naval applications, Protector RIBs are over-engineered by recreational standards. Their robust build and precise handling have long been admired by those who work on the water daily. Now, that same DNA is proving invaluable in the luxury yachting sector.
Protector Boats has introduced a fully customised Protector Targa 380, designed as a multipurpose superyacht tender for a discerning owner.
Across the global maritime sector, enforcement and operational agencies are rethinking how they specify their craft – particularly the high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) in their fleets.
Britain’s biggest festival of boating will be held at Southampton’s Mayflower Park 16-25 September 2022.
Following component and engine delays our first two boats are well underway and near completion in their fitting-out bays. PB Europe’s first Protector hull, a 330 Chase, has been overtaken by our MkIII 380 Targa which will be heading to sea-trials before the end of May.
Protector Boats has recently delivered a 330 Chase superyacht tender rigged with a single CXO300 diesel outboard. The collaboration between Protector Boats, the client and Cox Powertrain’s New Zealand based distributor, Sports Marine has brought together an enviably practical solution.
PB Europe Ltd is delighted to have been appointed as the official dealer for Rayglass Protector Boats in Europe. This will enable us to meet the growing demand for Protector Boats across Europe and provide far-reaching access to this highly capable and durable global RIB brand. As an Ancasta Group company, we have the enviable […]