Hiswa Te Water Magazine

Greek Violence Protagon 25 with Honda BF250 Standnr: H Last year Protagon entered the Dutch market as a new brand and these console boats were enthusiastically received. Importer MCR-Rijnzicht brings the Protagons from Greece to Katwijk, where they are built to customers’ requirements. Tradition In Greece, they have long known how to make a solid boat that you can safely take out to sea. Yet the luxury Protagon console tenders look contemporary with a distinctive look. Since Boot Düsseldorf, the Protagon 25 has been on the market. This one measures 8 meters from head to tail and is thus not a 25-footer but almost 28 feet long. So you get considerably more boat for your money. Part of this gain comes from the spacious swim platform. Riant During the Hiswa te Water 2024, the Protagon 25 will be a first for the Benelux. The boats are equipped with Honda outboard engines. The smallest drive for the 1400 kilo boat is with a 150hp, but on the tested model is chosen for the 250hp strong Honda BF250. Behind the boat even the new Honda 350hp top model fits. The Protagon 25 has a generous space for a toilet under the large console. Here you can read the newspaper at your leisure, without having to fold in half. You will also find in this compact wet room a glass basin whose faucet can be used as a shower head. A second sink can be found in the wet bar behind the driver’s seat. Near the passage to the swimming platform is an outdoor shower. Sun, sun, sun The layout of the Protagon 25 is logical and practical. There is good headroom and there are sturdy brackets everywhere to grab onto.The long rail incorporated into the edge of the cockpit is an excellent safety feature that you can also use to attach the lines of the fenders.Up front is a deep anchor locker.From the seats with low backrests in front you can make a large sun deck.Out back, by lowering the table, you can turn the L-shaped bench into a large square area to enjoy the sun. . Comfort Behind the steering console are two bucket seats with flip-up seats. For navigation and engine data, the console has a large Garmin screen. All electrical features can be controlled with nice modern buttons. The console also has room for small items and a phone charging facility. The seats are covered with Silvertex upholstery and on the floor is the soft, strong Seadeck. Extreme storage space can be found under the benches and floor. The cushions are 34

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