Williams Jet Tenders launches 10,000th boat

Jet tender specialist, Williams Jet Tenders, hit a milestone this week, launching its 10,000th tender.

Initially building wooden dayboats designed to cruise the French Riviera, Williams shifted its focus in 2002 with the release of the Ski Rib – a fast yacht tender designed to fit onboard 40-50ft motor yachts, the success of which, the company says, led to the development of a new generation of jet tenders.

Over the past 20 years, Williams Jet Tenders has expanded its product range, and today produces 14 different models across five distinct model ranges – TurboJet, DieselJet, SportJet, EvoJet and MiniJet – building over 950 boats per year.

Started in a shed by brothers Mathew and John Hornsby, with Roy Parker joining later, Williams Jet Tenders now employs over 100 staff and is supported by a team of factory-trained engineers across the world.

Mathew Hornsby, sales director at Williams Jet Tenders, says: “To launch our 10,000th tender is a momentous occasion for everyone involved with the brand. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, and it’s all down to our amazing colleagues and customers but trust me when I say this is only just the beginning.”

The company recently announced an investment of £1m in a new in-house moulding facility and a dedicated large-scale boat production facility at its Oxfordshire headquarters. This will, the company says, allow the team to build larger models and control every element of the manufacturing process, from quality assurance to helping reduce emissions and waste.