Princess Yachts, the UK’s leading luxury yacht manufacturer, is proud to mark 10 years of collaboration with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) – a decade dedicated to protecting and regenerating vital marine habitats. This milestone also sees the natural conclusion of Princess Yachts’ renewed three-year sponsorship of the PLYMFISH project, the latest in a legacy of impactful joint initiatives since the partnership began in 2015.
Rightboat.com, one of the fastest-growing marine marketplaces in the US and UK, has announced the launch of Propel, a new OEM-focused marketing program purpose-built to deliver targeted exposure, lead generation, and brand control for manufacturers of new boats.
Developed in response to evolving digital demands from OEMs and dealers, Propel enables brands to connect with serious, high-intent buyers across the Rightboat network, now used over 7 million times annually by boat shoppers.
Engineered to provide a safe and stable platform for a diverse range of water-based activities, this bespoke vessel is the result of a 14-month collaboration between manufacturer Rayglass Boats, distributor Ancasta Group, Ancasta Yacht Services (AYS), and the owner’s representative.
From the outset, the owner’s requirements were clear. “The objective was to create a tender and chase boat that could be operated without a crew, allowing the owner to explore independently with his family while maintaining exceptional performance and seakeeping capabilities,” explains Andy Andrews, Protector Boats Brand Manager at Ancasta.
The project commenced with an in-depth, two-day consultation between the owner’s representative and the Ancasta team in Port Hamble. This session provided an opportunity to examine Protector models in detail and determine the custom modifications necessary to meet the owner’s specific needs.
Based on his extensive experience with high-performance vessels, the owner’s representative - an experienced captain - identified the Protector Targa 380 as the ideal choice. This model’s adaptability allowed for a high degree of personalisation while ensuring it met all functional and aesthetic requirements.
Bespoke modifications and enhancements
Working closely with Rayglass Boats in New Zealand, Andrews and AYS Project Manager Chris Date oversaw the specification, manufacturing, and customisation of the Protector Targa 380, transforming it into a truly bespoke superyacht chase boat.
Functional enhancements include:
Aesthetic refinements include:
A superyacht tender built for adventure
Designed with functionality as the foremost priority, this customised Protector Targa 380 ensures the owner can fully enjoy an extensive range of activities, from scuba diving and fishing to overnight stays at anchor.
“This project exemplifies the versatility of the Protector range, offering a high-performance, multipurpose vessel that seamlessly transitions between superyacht tender, chase boat, and standalone adventure craft,” concludes Andrews.
“Ancasta Yacht Services' expertise in custom modifications was instrumental in achieving this level of personalisation, ensuring that every detail - from bespoke seating to shading solutions and storage systems - was tailored to the owner's exact specifications.”
With its exceptional adaptability, the Protector Targa 380 sets the benchmark for high-performance RIBs, catering to superyacht owners and villa residents alike in the Mediterranean and beyond.