Protector Boats are widely used as Chase & Support Boats for several professional race circuits SailGP, Americas Cup & TP52s amongst others. The Protector Chase 330 is the preferred support boat for teams, however other Protector models are utilised as VIP boats, Media & on water management vessels
Is there a better endorsement for your race boat support team than Protector’s official partnerships with the America’s Cup, Emirates Team NZ and SailGP? Protector RIBs are born to chase the fastest sailing teams in the most demanding conditions.
Whether you are looking for an international race support boat with a custom shipping container or a committee boat at your local sailing club, PB Europe can deliver.
All of the AC Protectors were completely custom branded for the America’s Cup event; from the colour of the tubes to the vinyl wrapped pilothouse. The RIBs also required lots of sponsor logos to be applied. Whatever colour scheme you require for your boat – commercial or leisure – we can bring your vision to life.
Chase Boats are required to keep pace with foiling racing yachts at speeds in excess of 50Kts whilst allowing all those onboard Chase Boats to be safe and comfortable and to continue with their operational duties.
Busy race courses with many boats on the water, including fast-moving foiling yachts, Chase & Support boats, Media Boats , it is essential that Protector RIBs are fitted out with the very best navigation systems and radio communications. Simrad HALO Radar provided accurate data for collision avoidance and boat tracking.
