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]

Setup/Layout

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 I'll get that guy next time..
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]

Etti Strut

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

[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