{"id":45981,"date":"2026-08-08T17:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T15:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=45981"},"modified":"2026-08-17T17:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T15:21:24","slug":"protector-310-targa-1st-canadian-walkthrough-sea-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/protector-310-targa-1st-canadian-walkthrough-sea-trial\/","title":{"rendered":"Protector 310 Targa: 1st Canadian Walkthrough &amp; Sea Trial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5cl4_5JbWtI?si=JgJ-HvuEGPd6X42B\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protector 310 Targa Interesting Walkthrough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Host Steve Bull sea trials the Protector 310 Targa across the beautiful Strait of Georgia in British Columbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 310 Targa combines offshore capability with the comfort and versatility expected from a modern recreational RIB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its deep-V hull and large inflatable collar are designed to provide stability, buoyancy and softer landings in rough conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With up to 900 horsepower available, the boat is equipped for fast passages while maintaining control at higher speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protector reports a top speed of 52 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 310 Targa has also served as an America\u2019s Cup chase boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its layout supports activities including offshore cruising, fishing, diving and recreational use in demanding sea conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PowerBoatTV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the <strong>PowerBoat Television<\/strong> YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protector RIBs are built by Rayglass Boats. Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/rayglass\/\">more videos<\/a> of this New Zealand brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related reading:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/what-is-a-rigid-inflatable-boat-rib\">What Is a Rigid Inflatable Boat?<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/history-of-the-rigid-inflatable-boat\">History of the Rigid Inflatable Boat<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/rib-buying-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-boat\">RIB Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Boat<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/are-rigid-inflatable-boats-safe\/\">Are Rigid Inflatable Boats Safe?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Protector 310 Targa<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length overall<\/td><td>9,00 m \/ 31 ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine power<\/td><td>400 &#8211; 900 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel capacity<\/td><td>428 l<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectorboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protector 310 Targa Interesting Walkthrough Host Steve Bull sea trials the Protector 310 Targa across the beautiful Strait of Georgia in British Columbia. The 310 Targa combines offshore capability with the comfort and versatility expected from a modern recreational RIB. Its deep-V hull and large inflatable collar are designed to provide stability, buoyancy and softer landings in rough conditions. 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