Custom/Hybrid 2010 Team Bill Hull V2

[Winter X2]

Here is the beginning stages of a new Team Bill Hull Design. This hull is based off of the stunt hull but some changes have been made to compensate for some things that Bill wanted different. This boat is around the same length as the stunt hull but will be wider on the bottom deck. There is a new pump intake design and the front is molded up to help climb the surf. This hull will use a standard hood opening to let you use a oem tank. Any aftermarket hood will work. More details to come and the pics attached are the first stages of the plug that will be used for the mold. More pics coming soon.

 

[QuickMick]

Nice hull, but need more pics of the girl in your Avatar with the hull.

 

[Matt_E]

You guys need to invest a couple of bucks in a camera capable of regular sized pics. :biggrin:

 

[grezzmky]

 

[Winter X2]

thanks grezzmky. I don't have the computer skills needed for that.

 

[grezzmky]

I put them on Photo bucket. How did you do it?

 

[yamanube]

Sweet, looks better than the stunt IMO. Is there going to be an issue with the front motor mounts sitting on an incline or is the bottom deck sectioned ahead of them?

 

[Flash-FX]

Is that the worlds first "adjustable hull"?

 

[McDog]

which is which?

 

[AlbanyMotorsports]

shortening the tray was a good idea. I like what you did.

 

[grezzmky]

stock vs Team bill

 

[tomski]

Is that the worlds first "adjustable hull"?

My thoughts exactly.

 

[grezzmky]

Those are not part of the hull. they look to be brackets for shortning the plug (to make the mold).

 

[BombThreat]

This gonna be a surf hull- not for flatwater?

 

[Goose]

The front mounts are fine their was an issue at first but it's been taken care of.
All oem parts off any yr sj will be a direct bolt on with no modifications needed.
Inside a new firewall design where the top half is recessed 6 in leaving a shelf fir mounting whatever you want from msd to battery or even a fuel tank if you want. It also makes so much more room behind motor making it a much easier to hook up waterlines or change starter or anything that requires work behind the motor. The Bond rail will also be significantly wider than stock. These pics are from the first day cutting the halfs up turning them into plugs should have pics of the actually hull by newyears

 

[Matt_E]

Goose, I have a couple of questions about this hull and the stunt hull: Are they meant to be run with foam in the back?
If it is meant to be run with foam, how does the buoyancy work out? Has anyone sunk one of the stunt hulls yet? (on purpose, accidentally, whatever :biggrin
Since the back end of the hull is shorter, I am wondering if there is enough volume for flotation foam to float the thing.

 

[x2skier]

You guys need to invest a couple of bucks in a camera capable of regular sized pics. :biggrin:

Nah, these pictures are better. It's kinda like a well defined panty line. Keeps you guessing what's really under there.

 

[Goose]

Yes Matt I have sunken a stunt hull. That hull had plastic bottles and expanding foam and has no issues when In that situation did the same thing a stock sj would nose down and tail bobbin up. My hulls will be polystyrene foam and expanding foam.

 

[tipafew]

Goose, I have a couple of questions about this hull and the stunt hull: Are they meant to be run with foam in the back?
If it is meant to be run with foam, how does the buoyancy work out? Has anyone sunk one of the stunt hulls yet? (on purpose, accidentally, whatever :biggrin)
Since the back end of the hull is shorter, I am wondering if there is enough volume for flotation foam to float the thing.

Bouyancy is a great question.......
I do like the looks better than the stunt hull too. That tray is crazy short though. With a super short pole I would probably be stubbing my toes a lot.

 

[x2skier]

I stopped by last night to take a peak up the skirt of this hull. I'm not a composites expert (like most on this site) and didn't bring my trusty dial indicator to check thickness BUT from what I could see there was no indication of poor workmanship. All surfaces were smooth, rigid and no frayed edges, except for the untrimmed hood opening area. I've been running one of his pole setups for over a year as well with no issues. Not sure what all the quality comments are about or the history behind them but my experiences so far have been good.