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. It will premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show in September.
The company is holding its cards close to its vest until a more formal and thorough announcement next week. For now, it does say that the new brand emphasizes sustainability and luxury, while of course still prioritizing performance. 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 (above), capable of carrying six people on thrilling excursions or out on waterskiing trips. In fact, its top speed is 48 mph (77 kph).
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