Williams Jet Tenders has launched a new TurboJet MX range comprising the 280MX and 320MX, creating a more accessible entry point to the company’s jet-tender portfolio. The two models were developed partly for the large installed base of yachts in the 40-to-70-foot sector, where Williams says more than 5,000 of its tenders are already in operation.
The 280MX measures 2.79 metres and uses a 60hp BRP Rotax Ace 903 engine, while the 3.19-metre 320MX receives a 90hp version. Williams quotes top speeds of 42mph and 45mph respectively, with both models available to order through its international dealer network.
Two sizes target common yacht garages
The 280MX is rated for three adults and one child, while the larger 320MX can carry four adults and one child. Those capacities and dimensions make the range especially relevant to production yachts where garage volume and tender weight impose hard limits on what can be carried.
A tender must fit more than the opening on a specification sheet because launch rails, lifting points, fuel, boarding clearance and service access all affect real compatibility. Owners replacing an older tender should therefore confirm the complete fitment envelope rather than relying on nominal length alone.
Williams puts affordability at the centre
Recommended retail prices are £17,299 for the 280MX and £19,995 for the 320MX, positioning the range below many established premium jet tenders. Williams says the new models are around 20 percent less expensive than comparable products while remaining built and tested to the company’s normal standards.
That pricing strategy appears aimed both at new buyers and at owners of older Williams units considering replacement. The company is also ending MiniJet 280 production, shifting the entry-level role toward the new TurboJet MX platform.
Lower weight can matter as much as price
Williams says the TurboJet MX models are approximately 30 percent lighter than competing jet tenders, an important claim for yachts where tender weight affects crane capacity, trim and garage hardware. Lower weight can also make handling ashore and during launch or recovery more manageable.
The benefit should still be considered alongside construction durability and ride quality because a tender operates in a demanding environment. Owners will want to judge how the lighter package behaves with several passengers, especially in short chop and during repeated beach or dock operations.
The range broadens Williams’ installed-base strategy
Williams is using the MX range to address a segment it already knows well through thousands of existing tender installations. A more affordable replacement product may help retain owners who would otherwise move to another brand when an older tender reaches the end of its useful life.
For Luxury Yacht Guide readers, the launch is relevant because tender choice directly affects how a 12-to-24-metre yacht is used at anchor. The practical test will be whether the MX models preserve the handling and reliability owners expect while achieving the promised reductions in price and weight.
