Insuring Williams Jet Tenders
inflatables and RIBs · the United Kingdom
Williams builds inflatables and RIBs in the United Kingdom. NAMMERT insures boats of this make regardless of year built or where you bought them, liability, hull, legal expenses and personal accident cover from one house, taken out online in five minutes.
At a glance
Origin
the United Kingdom
Class
inflatables and RIBs
Typical sizes
2,5 bis 6 m
Premium from
from €49 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Williams Jet Tenders; cover, cost and conditions
Williams Jet Tenders builds jet-driven tenders in England, tenders tailored to the stern garage of a yacht that manoeuvre safely among swimmers because there is no propeller. The jet drive is the structural difference and at the same time the point that shapes the hull insurance: no propeller means no propeller damage, but an impeller that is exposed to intake damage.
Intake damage in shallow water counts as operational damage and is not covered; a jet drive that draws in sand or gravel wears more quickly, and that is a question of handling. Consequential damage to the drive after grounding or collision is covered. When landing on a beach, pay attention to the intake area; on jet tenders this is the most sensitive spot and the most frequent avoidable damage.
As the tender of a yacht, a Williams is covered at no extra premium up to a value limit if it is stated in the application. With the larger models with a diesel jet this limit is exceeded, and then the tender belongs in the contract as a separate item. Damage while launching with the davit and while stowing it in the garage is covered, because craning and launching are expressly included.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Is intake damage to the jet drive covered?
No, sand and gravel in the intake area are operational damage. Consequential damage to the drive after grounding or collision is covered under full hull cover.
Is the tender included in the yacht policy?
Up to a value limit at no extra premium, if it is stated in the application. Larger models with a diesel jet belong in the contract as a separate item.
The cover that fits
For the whole class of boat
What matters for inflatables and RIBs is the same across every brand; engine output, how a claim is settled, cruising range and theft protection. The class page lists every point and every brand in this class.
Insuring inflatables and RIBs, every brand and every condition
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Nautical information What counts before you cast off, papers, equipment, waters
Licence
A powerboat licence (inland or coastal) is required from 15 hp (11.03 kW).
Registration
Registration from 3 hp; for trips abroad carry the boat certificate or flag document.
Waters
Inland, coastal and abroad; plan fairways, bridge clearances, draught and tides.
Equipment
Lifesaving gear, fire extinguisher, anchor, signalling equipment and correct navigation lights.
Cruising range
The agreed cruising range is stated in the policy and can be extended at any time.
Weather
Check wind force in Beaufort and wind direction before casting off, and allow for gusts.
General guidance, not a complete account; what governs are the rules of the waters you are on and your boat’s manual. Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Series by Williams, with value and cover
Dieseljet 445 / 505 is an inflatable with engine from Williams, built since 2012, and today changes hands at between €90,000 and €190,000.
Minijet 280 is an inflatable with engine from Williams, built since 2015, and today changes hands at between €30,000 and €55,000.
Turbojet 285 / 325 is an inflatable with engine from Williams, built since 2005, and today changes hands at between €35,000 and €90,000.
Sportjet 435 / 520 is an inflatable with engine from Williams, built since 2012, and today changes hands at between €70,000 and €180,000.
As the series is still in production, parts are available and repair costs are predictable. Even so, value it at replacement cost including retrofitted electronics, not at list price.
On an inflatable the cause decides, not the damage: a tear from impact is covered, porous fabric after years in the sun is not. The outboard belongs in the policy with its serial number.
Models of this make we insure
Each model has its own page with cover, cost and the points that matter for that boat. Your model not listed? We insure it all the same.
Williams insured in five minutes.
Calculate the premium online, policy the same day, or call us: +49 3375 / 29 12 77.
