Williams Jet Tenders 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 (Inter national 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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Controls and Instrument Cluster
1 Isolator Key
2 Kill Cord Socket
3 Start/Stop Button
4 Bilge Blower Button
5 Throttle/Shift Control
6 Instrument Cluster
Operating Your Tender
WARNING. This boat uses a water jet propulsion system which may exceed the
performance of and behave differently to other boats you have operated in the
past. At slower speeds, maneuverability is reduced.
WARNING. The Operator of this boat must be of a suitable age and competence,
have read and understood the owner’s manual and safety labels, have been
familiarised with the correct use of this boat, possess knowledge of basic
seamanship and hold the necessary qualifications as required under law.
WARNING. Never permit a guest to operate this boat unless the guest is of
suitable age and competence, has read and understood the owner’s manual and
safety labels, has been familiarised with the correct use of this boat, possesses
knowledge of basic seamanship and holds the necessary qualifications as required
under law.
WARNING. Never exceed maximum passenger capacity under any
circumstances; doing so reduces stability and control.
WARNING. Always wear the appropriate buoyancy aid and ensure all passengers
do the same.
WARNING. Always operate prudently according to visibility and water conditions.
WARNING. Never operate the boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They
will slow down reaction time and impair judgment.
Engine Specifications
Please refer to the Rotax Ace Engine Operator’s manual for all engine-related information.
General Arrangement
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1 Passenger grab handles
2 Lifting Points
3 Towing valve (Under engine hatch)
4 Throttle/shift control
5 Fuel Filler (Under front cushion)
6 Engine instrumentation
7 Drain Bungs
8 Hull Indentification Number (HIN)
(located on transom)
9 CE Plate
10 Tube Inflation Valves
11 Waterski bridle attachment points
CAUTION.
Towing weight limit is 70kg
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Engine
BRP Rotax ACE 900
Maximum power
45hp/33kW @ 6000 rpm
Recommended
fuel quality
Unleaded gasoline (super), octane rating of at least 95 ROZ or 85 MOZ.
USA: At least Premium 91, unleaded
Minimum fuel
requirement
Unleaded gasoline, octane rating of at least 91 ROZ or 82.5 MOZ.
USA: At least Regular 87, unleaded
Please note
Low-quality fuel can cause loss of power and/or increased fuel consumption.
Oil grade
XPS 4-stroke synthetic blend oil (summer grade) or equivalent 5W-40
semi synthetic-based oil
Oil capacity
3.5 litres at first filling (1.8 litres at service oil change)
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