Williams Jet Rib?

[fuzzyduck]

Has anyone heard of a Williams Jet rib. I saw one in the car park at Port Solent on a trailor over new year. It was only about 3m long or less. It did not look very old and had a makers plate with an Oxen address on it. I have searched the internet with no luck. Can anyone shed any light??

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[mjf]

Yes.

They make one that is shorter than the Avon. Quite useful for some Targa garages that cannot fit the Avon.

Would be interested to know cost and quality.

Michael

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[MRC]

Sunseeker have been showing them on their stand at SBS and LBS, maybe worth calling them?

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[TargaLout]

Salterns in Poole are the agent for Williams jet Ribs. Or try Poole Marine Services they are associated with Salterns. (I seem to recall).

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[c_j]

Sorry I missed this, post.
I bought one in May 2003 and it is fantastic. It has a three cylinder 2 stroke international engine to military spec and will do almost 50 mph and fit in my garage.
It has excellent directional stability and handles really well. If you need any more information PM me. Oh yes the backup has been fine too. I had hull 12 which was an early one but Williams have kept the boat up to date and even came down on a Bank Holiday morning at 8.00am in Poole when we had a (one of a few early on) teething problem.

The early boats were a bit temperamental but a change of Carb jets has made starting easy and increased top speed.

Not so glam as the Avon I suppose but lighter (215kg) Avon is actually about 250, bearing in mind fuel etc. and certainly much much easier engine access, and faster and better towing ski/Wake.

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cjs@stone.uk.com


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