Protector 8.5 Cabin Rib

An excellent Cabin RIB with superb sea keeping abilities and protection from the elements. A very versatile RIB capable of inland, nearshore and offshore work. Extensively refurbished in recent years including new heavy duty tubes in 2022, she comes equipped with a number of extras including an excellent Simrad navigation package, heating , dive ladder and much much more.

The boat features the hugely well respected Yanmar Inboard diesel engine - 315HP - and has a very good service history.

The large Cabin offers shelter from the elements as well as a space to store any equipment you want protected from the weather.

MCA Cat 3 coded (MGN280) expired October 2025.   SASHMA coded to October 2026. She is company owned and therefore advertised ex VAT.

Lying Isle of Wight - for further information and to arrange viewing please call Chris Atterton on 07702 542680 or Mark White on 01489 565444

  Engine Details:

• Yanmar 6LP 315 hp diesel inboard with sterndrive
• Engine hours: 2291
• Last service: January 2025
• Next service: Booked for February 2026
• Fuel capacity: 300 litres

   General Information:

• Fwd deck access door
• Large foredeck with towing bollard
• Large open aft deck with bollards and mounting points

• Bathing platform with dive ladder

   

   Navigation Equipment:

• 2 x Simrad 9" touch screen plotter
• Simrad 4G Radar
• Simrad RS40-B fixed DSC VHF
• Simrad RS40-B AIS Transceiver
• ICOM M330GE fixed DSC VHF
• Loud Hailer/Siren System
• LED Navigation & Deck lights
• LED Blue Strobe light
• LED Cabin lights white/red

       Other Equipment:

• Marine WC
• Heating
• Towing Bollard on foredeck
• Aft deck Bollards & Mounting points
• Bathing Platform with swim/recovery ladder
• Mooring kit
• Anchor kit

• Bilge pumps/fire extinguishers etc etc

   

      Recent Upgrades:

• Engine rebuild and leg service December 2024
• New Mercury leg 2023
• Engine rebuild and leg service December 2024
• New canvas covers and upholstery 2023
• Retubed with heavy duty tubes March 2022

        Owners Comments:

A great all round cabin RIB with fantastic sea keeping abilities and protection from the elements - the large open back with no A-frame or outboard makes her ideal for a multitude of uses including  filming, photography, safety and dive support as well as taking you and your guest to the local beach. The good sized cabin provides plenty of space to store the sensitive equipment safe from the elements, and gives access to the foredeck for the all important chase shots.  The comprehensive equipment on board allows for safe operation both day and night.