About this tender
The Williams SOLAS 625 is the build we ask Williams Jet Tenders for when a programme demands full SOLAS certification without sacrificing the handling qualities that make a jet tender worth operating day to day. At 6.32m on the waterline, it carries eleven persons and fits comfortably aboard yachts of 40 metres and above. The 230hp Yanmar 4LV diesel drives a jet pump rather than exposed propeller hardware, which matters operationally when you are working crowded swim platforms or rocky landing stages.
The SOLAS specification here is not a sticker on a standard hull. Williams has engineered the 625 with fire-retardant resin and gel coat, SOLAS-specification tubes with lifeline, a manually activated righting system, capsize-protected fuel system, emergency manual tiller arm, and the full complement of SOLAS rescue equipment. A hi-visibility cover with retro-reflective tape replaces the bimini options you would see on the DieselJet 625 range - capsize and man-riding regulations make that a non-negotiable trade. If your safety management plan requires a vessel that a flag state inspector will pass without question, this is the specification to quote.
On the navigation side, Williams fits a Raymarine Axiom 7-inch MFD with depth sounder and chartplotter as standard, alongside a helm-mounted type-approved magnetic compass, VHF radio, and position indicator light. The helm console folds for low-profile stowage, dropping overall height from 1.60m to 1.29m, which matters when your tender garage has a tight clearance. FlexiTeek decking, leg bolsters, and stainless steel grab handles round out a build that we would put alongside the better European SOLAS tender offerings without hesitation.
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The four details we'd point out first to a captain who hasn't seen one on the water yet.
The 625 ships with SOLAS-specification tubes and lifeline, fire-retardant resin and gel coat, a manually activated righting system, capsize-protected fuel system, and the complete SOLAS rescue equipment kit. It is specified for yachts of 40 metres and above, and is built to satisfy flag state inspection requirements rather than merely comply on paper.
A single Yanmar 4LV diesel driving a jet pump delivers a quoted top speed of 74 kph. The jet format removes exposed shaft and propeller hardware, which reduces risk when operating around swimmers and in confined boarding situations - a meaningful operational advantage over sterndrive and outboard-powered SOLAS tenders.
The folding helm console with bonded windscreen brings overall height down from 1.60m to 1.29m, giving captains a useful margin when specifying against a garage with limited air draft. Quick-release steering wheel and in-floor lifting system are included as standard fitment.
Standard fitment includes a Raymarine Axiom 7-inch MFD with integrated depth sounder and chartplotter, a type-approved magnetic compass, VHF radio, and position indicator light. Optional AIS and an additional chartplotter are available for programmes that require enhanced situational awareness.
Williams ships the 625 with FlexiTeek decking, automatic fire extinguisher, auxiliary battery, battery isolator, four-point lifting pad-eyes, ski hook, towing kit, lifting strops, and a full set of SOLAS safety consumables. Very little is left to the options sheet for a vessel that needs to be operational from delivery.
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Williams · Oxfordshire, UK
Tell us about your yacht, your programme, and the missions SOLAS 625 needs to handle. We come back within 48 hours with a written assessment - fit for the brief, lead time, and trade-offs against alternatives in the same band.
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