New Williams SportJet 520: Jet-Powered Adventure

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The Flagship: Williams SportJet 520

Williams is a very well-known British shipyard. Yearly they produce an incredible 1,200 RIBs (video).

The new SportJet 520 has more power, more space and more practicality.

Designed specifically for superyachts, the SportJet 520’s compact dimensions seamlessly integrate into vessels exceeding 30 meters in length.

Propelled by the esteemed Rotax 230 hp engine, it has more than enough power on board.

The SportJet 520 is the flagship of the SportJet line.

Like Williams jet-powered RIBs? Dive into my posts (videos).

This video was published on the Williams Jet Tenders YouTube channel.

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Antoine Albeau’s Highfield Patrol 420 Walkthrough

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This Time a Highfield Patrol 420 Walkthrough

A month ago I’ve publisheda a blog post of Antoine Albeau how he uses this Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB).

This time he provides an detailed overview of the Patrol 420.

My 6 Takeaways

The Patrol has an aluminium hull and is the smallest in the Patrol range.

This boat is equipped with over-engineered tow bars front and back.

At the helm there is a two-seat console with a cushioned backrest. There is a bit of room to stow away things you need.

Of course like many RIBs this one has extra-long non-slip deck pads, large handles and ropes for easy beaching a.o.

The deep V aluminum hull has a deadrise of a modest 20°.

It’s a compact RIB, also great to use as a tender.

Proud to share that Highfield is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.

Antoine Albeau's Highfield Patrol 420 Walkthrough @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Antoine Albeau’s Highfield Patrol 420 Walkthrough

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Whitmarsh RS7 Superyacht Tender

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The RS7 Superyacht Tender Rocks

Whitmarsh’s production factory is in Poole, Dorset, UK, located 5 minutes from Poole Harbour.

Theirs is a highly personal business with each RIB open to total custom specification.

With more than 35 years of experience, company founder James Whitmarsh has a deep background in performance boat construction, offshore powerboat racing, and the superyacht industry.

I’ve posted more videos of the brand.

This video was published on the WhitmarshRibs YouTube channel.

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Highfield EJET330 Powered by Zer0Jet

Great Combo: the Highfield EJET330 with Zer0Jet

This marketing video showcases the EJET330, Highfield’s electric jet tender, created in partnership with Zer0Jet.

For its size the luxurious, compact tender boasts the world’s highest performance propulsion system for small boats.

Equipped with a powerful 48v 18kw drivetrain, it reaches speeds of up to 20 knots and offers a comfortable range.

Of course, it’s a tender and not a rigid inflatable boat designed for open sea adventures.

Proud to share that Highfield is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.

This video was published on the Highfield Boats YouTube channel.

I’ve published many more videos of Highfield boats for you to enjoy and inform.

Highfield EJET330 Powered by ZeroJet driving @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Highfield EJET330 Powered by Zer0Jet

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The Williams Composites Story

Williams ‘By Design’ – Composites Explained

Mark Colbourne, the concert manager at Williams Jet Tenders, details their manufacturing process.

It begins with CNC cutting and proceeds through various coating stages, infusion, bonding, trimming, and finishing.

Mark Colbourne, composite manager, notes a trend towards darker colors in recent years. This trend poses challenges in finishing but also offers opportunities for innovation.

British Built Williams Jet Tenders prioritizes sustainability by incorporating recycled materials like P cores made from soft drink bottles.

They also explore future resin systems for fully recyclable boats. I hope they succeed.

Ofcourse there is already DANU™ that is being used and is fully recyclable. It is done by Ultimate Boats.

This video was published on the Williams Jet Tenders YouTube channel.

I’ve posted more Williams videos to inform you.

Proud to share that Ultimate Boats is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

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