The list of yacht and superyacht builders that collaborate with Williams Jet Tenders is long. Princess Yachts, Sanlorenzo, and Sunseeker are among them, for instance. Naturally, owners and their crews work directly with Williams Jet Tenders for their needs, too. To better serve large luxury yacht clients, the company’s backers have launched a new superyacht tender brand, Evene Tenders.
Williams Jet Tenders offers more than a dozen different models to suit superyachts to 164 feet (50 meters). The tenders themselves vary in size as well, with the biggest being about 23 feet (7 meters) and seating 13 people. Demand among large luxury yacht clientele further has grown steadily in recent years, leading to more than offering more models. The company opened its second dedicated U.S. showroom in Sag Harbor, New York, in 2019. Its primary American headquarters are in Pompano Beach, Florida, with dealers in the Great Lakes and along the U.S. West Coast.
Although the two share a parent company, Evene Tenders and Williams Jet Tenders are operating independently. Construction, however, takes place in Williams Jet Tenders’ facilities in Oxfordshire, England. In fact, the first Evene Tenders’ series, the Origin Series, is already in production. The Origin 57, about 19 feet (5.7 meters) LOA and suiting superyachts upwards of 98 feet (30 meters), is the debut model. It can take nine people from yacht to shore or serve other purposes you have in mind, since it’s semi-custom. The Evene Tenders’ website lets you configure it, choosing among 10 upholstery colors, adding your yacht’s logo, and more.
Both the Origin 57 and the second model, the Origin 71 (23 feet/7.1 meters, for 13 people), feature a patented hull design. Even Tenders calls it Petestep, claiming it captures the kinetic energy of spray to reduce hydrodynamic resistance. This in turn leads to better efficiency and a better ride. Furthermore, the Yanmar 4LV diesels can run on biofuel, specifically HVO 100 fuel, dramatically lowering carbon-dioxide emissions.
Along the same lines of environmental mindedness, both the Origin 57 and 71 use eco-friendlier materials. For example, cork decking comes from regenerative cork forests. You can request classic plank designs or a contour pattern. Fabrics, meanwhile, are from Valencia Biosense and Vestige. Both brands prioritize natural materials, with Valencia Biosense using recycled PET bottles, too.
With an aesthetic scallop detail on the hulls as well, Even Tenders equips each boat with a Fusion sound system for more fun. LED-illuminated footwells and boarding poles add safety. Finally, if you’re an adventurous type, the tenders even have accessory mounts to hold mountain bikes.
Matthew and John Hornsby, who founded Evene Tenders—and Williams Jet Tenders—are excited “to bring an elevated experience to the superyacht sector.” They add, “This is a launch that has been decades in the making, but it is just the beginning.” Consider that Williams Jet Tenders got its start two decades ago with an all-wood boat paying homage to 1950s-era Italian runabouts. Currently, it constructs RIBs like the SportJet 460, capable of carrying six people on thrilling excursions or out on waterskiing trips. In fact, its top speed is 48 mph (77 kph).
The Origin 57 will premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show in September.
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