If you’re looking for a new tender or RIB or just another boat to zip around in, the new Williams Minijet 280 may be just the thing. Designed for cruising boats under 45 feet, the new, compact Minijet 280 is only 9’2″ long, with a beam of 5’1′. It’s relatively light, weighing only 460 pounds. The real distinction, of course is that it is powered by a 45-hp BRP Rotax Ace 900 jet engine. There’s no outboard to put on and take off every time you launch it; no prop to worry about, a major safety advantage. The Minijet 280 holds seven gallons of fuel, tops out at 31 knots and carries three passengers. Just introduced at the Cannes boat show in September, the Minijet 280 is something of an instant success; more than 100 have been sold so far. Made in Oxfordshire, England, the Williams Minijet 280 is water tested before it is shipped to customers. You can see the first one in the U.S. at the Miami boat show in February.
A New Entry: Williams Minijet Tender Off to a Good Start
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