“As yachts have become larger, we’ve followed suit as a tender manufacturer,” says John, who heads up WJT’s in-house technical department. “The additional torque and power that a diesel engine provides is perfect for carrying extra passengers, and the single fuel is also of great advantage.

“During our initial research, we looked at several engine manufacturers. It quickly became apparent that the Yanmar range was well engineered but not over-engineered, and with an excellent power-to-weight ratio.

“The global service network was also crucial. We began our working relationship with Yanmar back in 2008, and since then we’ve designed multiple boats using Yanmar power packages. Our relationship gets stronger every year.”

This is a view shared by John’s sibling, Matthew, who is keen to stress the special partnership existing between the two companies. “Williams works very closely with Yanmar. By definition, the engine is at the heart of our tenders. So, new product development and the installation of that engine is a collaborative process with Yanmar.”

After a decade of working together, the spirit of cooperation and thirst for development continues to this day. WJT’s customers – the yacht builders – can also rest assured in knowing that as the market continues its shift towards larger vessels, their suppliers have continued to work on projects that will see the imminent launch of new vessels.

“Our next generation of boats is going to be larger, with a range of superyacht tenders,” enthuses Matthew. “We are obviously choosing Yanmar to power these products, so that’s a whole new collaborative process that we’re entering into.”

“The whole boating experience is about passion and fun, and this partnership with Yanmar has to share the same feeling that our customers have. When both parties understand that element of our product, it really helps to drive both businesses forward.”