MIDDLE EAST MARKET  

Gulf Craft ordered electronic steering for their second “Millennium” after the success of the first Super Yacht. This included twin aerofoil rudders which were designed and manufactured by Wills Ridley. Previous yachts in the range have also been supplied with Wills Ridley Steering Systems. A second set of Aerofoil profile laminated rudders are under manufacture for ""Magesty118" series of Motor Yachts.

 
LINE ASTERN
Four of the 23 British Waterways new Fleet Workboat Tugs are pictured. Built in Manor Marines Portland Boatyard and all Steered by Manual Hydraulic Systems
 
180° ROTATION
Dixon Yacht Design approached Wills Ridley for a solution where they wanted to incorporate a 180° rotation propulsion unit in a new design, electric driven, 15m passenger vessel. The answer was an unique lever system which is driven by a manual Helm Pump and small Hydraulic Actuator.
ME10 ENGINE DRIVEN POWER PACK
The new ME10 has been developed for the smaller craft where price is the criteria and generated power is at a premium.  
DEALER NEWS
FAR EAST DISTRIBUTOR ESTABLISHED  

Engtek Pte Limited has become another Sales Company to join the Wills Ridley network. With outlets in Singapore, China, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines they plan an aggressive marketing campaign to ensure that all those who can influence purchase is well aware of the product.

FRENCH DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTED

An agreement with Wenex Equipements SA has been reached where the company will represent Wills Ridley in France, Monaco, Morocco and Tunisia for the complete range of products. Enquiries have already been received for Steering Systems and Rudder Assemblies for a number of Patrol Boats and Two 60m Super Yachts

NEW DISTRIBUTOR IN ICELAND

Wills Ridley Have appointed a new agent based in Reykjavik. `R. Sigmunsson` are already working on a series of enquiries which will have a successful conclusion.

BREAKING NEWS
Wills Ridley will be exhibiting at Seawork 2008.
MIDDLE EAST DISTRIBUTOR
Teignbridge Propellers have secured an order for the supply of Wills Ridley Steering System and Mini Turn Rudders  for a 64m Super Yacht and a 48m Landing Craft

EMC COMPLIANCE

All Electrical Components have been designed to comply and exceed the very latest EMC emission and susceptibility requirements.