Williams Minijet 280, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Thank You for  

Choosing a Williams Minijet

Dear Williams Customer,
We would like to thank you for purchasing a Williams Tender. In doing so you have now 

become part of the worldwide family of Williams owners who have chosen their tender based 

on a requirement for performance, style and reliability.
Williams Jet Tenders Limited was established in 2004 by John and Mathew Hornsby, and Roy 

Parker. All three founders have long associations with the marine industry, working in various 

fields, from volume manufacture of sailboats to the production of handcrafted cold moulded 

wooden powerboats. This design and engineering knowledge led to the development of the 

Minijet range.
We wish you much enjoyment through the safe and responsible use of your Williams Minijet 

Tender. 

Williams Jet Tenders

This owner’s handbook has been compiled to help you operate your Minijet with safety and 

pleasure. It contains details of the boat and equipment fitted, together with information on its 

operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully and familiarise yourself with the boat before 

using it.
The Williams Minijet uses water jet propulsion. If this is your first boat or you are changing to 

a type of boat you are not familiar with, please ensure that, for your own safety you obtain 

handling and operating experience before assuming command of the boat. Maneuverability 

is restricted while decelerating. Your dealer, national sailing federation or yacht club will be 
pleased to advise you of sea schools, or competent instructors.

The Minijet is a high performance boat. We recommend that a minimum standard of 

RYA level 2 or ICC (International Certificate of Competency) is attained by the operator 

prior to taking control of this boat. This manual assumes the operator has acquired 

this standard of qualification and possesses knowledge of basic seamanship.

On handover your Williams Sales & Service Centre will guide you through the operating 

functions and safety features of the boat. Remember to complete and submit your 

warranty registration form either by post or online at williamsjettenders.com/warranty_

submission. Make a reference of the boat’s HIN in the box below. Please keep this 

handbook in a secure place and hand it to the new owner if you sell the boat.

    Hull Identification Number (HIN):

The HIN is located on the right hand side of the transom face below the platform step. Record 

it in the box above. 

Safety

Williams Jet Tenders consider the safety of our customers of great importance. We recommend 

people using our products exercise care and common sense, and comply with the safety 

information within the Owner’s Handbook. 

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Always obey the safety labels fitted to the tender and replace them if they become unreadable. 

Contact Williams for replacement labels.
Be aware of local laws and restrictions and never use whilst under the influence of alcohol or 

any substance which may affect your judgement. 

This symbol appears on a number of labels fitted to the tender.  

The symbol draws your attention to the message and refers you to the Owner’s 

Handbook. 

This safety alert symbol appears throughout the Owner’s Handbook and appears on 

various labels fitted to the tender. It means attention, be alert, your safety is involved! 

Please read and abide by the message that follows the safety alert symbol.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. 

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Classification

Category C – “inshore”

: Craft designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, 

lakes and rivers, where conditions up to and including wind force 6 and significant wave 

heights up to and including 2m may be experienced. 

This boat complies with ISO 6185-3. 

The 

CE plate is located in the starboard rear footwell. The CE plate is the certification to European 

Directive 94/25/CE. This boat is also compliant with US Coastguard and ABYC regulations.

General Specifications

Minijet 280

Length (OA)*

2.79 m

Beam (OA)*

1.54 m

Height (OA)

0.79 m

Draft (fully loaded)

0.24 – 0.35 m

Dry weight

210 kg

Maximum speed

36 mph/57 kph

Power

45 hp

Fuel capacity

30 litres

Seating capacity

3

Max load 

capacity

330 kg

Design category (CE)

C

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