Ul-1 compettitor bby zephyr 27 action videos!!!

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Here we are once again gentlemen..
A boat that many have heard of, but never seen boogie..

A great suppliment for those who like the power of the ul-1 setup, but prefer
more sleek styling, and superb handling

Introducing thy BBY Zephyr 27!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OnEEh3mW3k

[LuckyDuc]

It looks like a nice running hydro. Any pics of the setup/layout for the boat?

[BILL OXIDEAN]

In a couple of hours I'll have Naylor post pics..
Fun lookin' boat eh?

I set my camera up on a tripod in order to film both Randy and I racing.. I placed my batteries wrong so I blew off :mad: I'll get that guy next time.. :banana:
Watch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhTmayeOHu8

[Jeff Wohlt]

Nice ride! Are you running the Etti strut on that one as well?

[Meniscus]

Is that Bob Ross I hear narrating in the first video? LOL, J/K

That's a great running boat guys!

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Nice ride! Are you running the Etti strut on that one as well?


I wish LoL.. They don't make one in 3/8 stub, plus between you and me, some boats I run Randy makes me keep BBY stock in order not to mislead potential customers..

He couldn't stop me from rigging her up with titanium and aluminum fasteners LoL.. Don't tell him though :spy:

[Jeff Wohlt]

Oh, you have not looked hard enough young grasshopper :) 3/16" shaft dual bearings and removable nose to replace bearing.

http://www.geocities.com/jwohlt5362/bearingstrut187.JPG

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Oh, you have not looked hard enough young grasshopper :) 3/16" shaft dual bearings and removable nose to replace bearing.

http://www.geocities.com/jwohlt5362/bearingstrut187.JPG


OOh! You're right.. That IS pretty!! My new ETTI sponson rigger will be outfitted with one..
Removable nose is a sweet feature as well, but I'll tell ya' Jeff.. I've yet to need to replace one!
I don't know WHAT they're using as far as bearings, but they last forever!

The Boca Bearings Yellow-seal bearings are indestructable as well.
They've been running flawlessly in my boats for 3-years!!!

[Jeff Wohlt]

I remove the inner seals from each bearing on the 3/16" bearings. Bearings do not get enough oil or cleaner to them any other way when sealed. Yes they are lubed from the factory but that does not last very long.

After consulting BOCA and talking some specifics with them they said my way is optimal when runnng in water. This does not reduce the load ability at all on a bearing. It does however allow easy cleaning and lube to get to the bearing and race.

The one you see in the pic needs some finishing and polishing but they are already being shipped out. The main reason for my efforts are for wire drives...they really work well for those.

I guess as hard as we try to reduce resistance this is the next best step that I can see making a difference.

[RandyatBBY]

I have been having so much fun with the Z-27 I have a glass one. soo Much fun, I am trying to get into the glass room to build one for the first customer. Link http://www.dmwb.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=79

[LuckyDuc]

Pretty fancy. Keep us posted on the fiberglass hull production. I'll buy one when they are ready for sale.

[RandyatBBY]

Oh I did not tell you guys I have a new doubble ball bearing Stainless Steel strut I am making for the .150 X 3/16 strut.

[TRUCKPULL]

What size course were you running on in the video's??

6 Laps = 1Min 48Sec - Very Nice.

Larry

[ray schrauwen]

Thats a large course Larry

[RandyatBBY]

We were running on a 1/6th kaiser cove in Fremont I belice it is 330X85

[RandyatBBY]

Pretty fancy. Keep us posted on the fiberglass hull production. I'll buy one when they are ready for sale.

I will be making one every 1.5 weeks, seven day cure manditory. When I have deposit info on hand I will put you on the list.

[RandyatBBY]

What size course were you running on in the video's??

6 Laps = 1Min 48Sec - Very Nice.

Larry
And My motor came in 89degrees

[RandyatBBY]

Is that Bob Ross I hear narrating in the first video? LOL, J/K

That's a great running boat guys!


That be me!

[TRUCKPULL]

Randy

Have you or will you try a 3 blade on it??
Larry

[RandyatBBY]

Randy

Have you or will you try a 3 blade on it??
Larry

I have tried in my water the 3 blades but they load the motor a lot. I really do not like buying a motor a heat race. 2 blades keep the temps down.

[RandyatBBY]

Just a FYI I ran the boat this weekend and I had a time score of 1.33 not a rocket but real good for a start.

[detox]

I wonder how well the Phil Thomas Super Sport 21 will do against this hull? Is a Red SS21 faster than a White SS21 hull? What about a Yellow SS21 hull...is it faster than a new White BBY hydro hull? Is carbon fiber faster than fiberglass?


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[RandyatBBY]

We do not have a PT 21 in the district so I have not idea. I would think it would be a bit bigger and with the same motor a bit slower. this isa a N2 NAMBA legal hull under 27 inches.
New boat #2 in the production series
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/4425/img1828t.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/img1828t.jpg/)
Hatch off.
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3821/img1829.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/img1829.jpg/)
Bottom
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2581/img1830t.jpg (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/img1830t.jpg/)

[detox]

Yea..I bet that hull will scoot across the water very well (very stable for a small hull). I can look at the sponsons and tell. Sorry about the stupid post...I have been thinking about buying the Phil T. hull.

[RandyatBBY]

Yea..I bet that hull will scoot across the water very well (very stable for a small hull). I can look at the sponsons and tell. Sorry about the stupid post...I have been thinking about buying the Phil T. hull.

I have seen the PTSS40's run thay look good, seam to hold the water well. I did not know what to think about your post, Glad I did not know what to say=safer:doh: The truth is I just love boats! I do not care whos as long as I get to race them.

[RandyatBBY]

ttt

[Diegoboy]

Randy,
How many of these have been made so far?