Rakino

Rayglass Protector 8.5 metre (26 foot) cabin rib

Protector Boats New Zealand are one of the best manufacturers of a large range of rigid inflatable (RIB) work boats, large yacht tenders and pleasure boats. Protector supply work boats and tenders for many of the America’s Cup teams, Super Yachts and the New Zealand Coastguard. Protector Ribs are also the official supplier to the Louis Vuitton Cup and America’s Cup organizations.

• Excellent condition Protector 8.5m Rib

• Available for skippered charter with an experienced skipper - Solent based.

• 300HP diesel engine—top speed 42 knots.

• MCA coded to Level 4 (20 miles from shore during daytime)

• Comfortably accommodates 7 passengers + the driver.

• Fully insured — Includes all safety gear GPS, VHF, CD stereo

• 2 bunks and a toilet below (handy for the ladies!)

• Removable bimini sides – offer great protection and great visibility

• Very sea worthy boat

• Perfect for supporting corporate events in all weather.

• Can be branded with vinyl stickers or flags (at your cost) for any event.

The stability and seaworthiness of Rakino is favoured by photographers & film crews alike. At 28ft Rakino excels as a motor or sailing yacht tender, spectator boat, safety boat, mother boat, chase boat or simply a daytime pleasure boat. If your yacht needs a RIB tender or if you just fancy a day out on a boat to get you to and from a restaurant on the island then this is the perfect platform.