2024 Protector 310 Targa / UTILITY / V8 250 HP

The 2024 Protector 310 Targa is a 30-foot rigid inflatable with twin Mercury Verado V8 engines producing 250 horsepower each. Built on a hand-laid fiberglass hull with Protector's high-impact design, the boat features seven individually sealed and valved tube chambers with UV-resistant Hypalon construction and chafe-resistant rub rails. The black tube set comes with integrated stainless steel hardware including a forward Sampson post, tow post, and engine protection bars.

The cabin interior offers increased headroom and space with an opening sunroof, tinted flat windscreen with integrated wipers, and side window sliders for airflow. The helm features a redesigned dash with integrated storage cubbies and a suite of Simrad electronics including a 16-inch NSS EVO3s GPS chartplotter with sounder, VHF radio with AIS, and an upgraded Ritchie magnetic compass. Helm and passenger stations have soft rider captain chairs with integrated overhead handrails and watertight quarter seat storage lockers.

Seating and accommodation include port and starboard aft quarter seats and a split rear bench seat with built-in storage and under-cushion coolers, upholstered in storm gray. An electric marine head with holding tank serves the single head. The cabin incorporates an offset companionway with recessed footwells and flip-up quarter seat lockers for additional watertight storage. LED lighting throughout the cabin and cockpit enhances usability.

Standard equipment includes Lenco commercial trim tabs with auto-retract, a 12-volt power receptacle with two USB ports, dual bilge pumps (1000 GPH manual and 1100 GPH automatic), LED navigation and anchor lights, and a full canvas package. The pressurized fuel system has both port and starboard transom fueling stations. A Fusion Marine stereo with six JL Audio speakers and Bluetooth is integrated into the electronics suite. A custom twin-axle trailer is available as an option.