Agree. It would be great to see Sunseeker (for example) testing the joystick control of IPS pods on dry land (assuming they do that) to see what's happening underneath to make the boat rotate or move sideways.
that was amazing hugo, I'm so interested in these but there's really nothing out there on them, this was the most I've learned about these williams. thank you for showing us this, cheers!
Across the hedge (to the right) in the opening shot was RAF Mount Farm (Station 234), a centre of excellence for Photo Reconnaissance during WW2. Used both by RAF Spitfires and the USAAF, who used F-4 (P-38 Lightnings) as well as Spitfires.
Thanks Hugo - a really fascinating video. Very enjoyable - I love seeing clever manufacturing processes. And also watching the boy come out when there's toys to be played with! (Just jealous 🤣)
One thing needs to be said - THAT was an excellent presentation! Hard to believe you have a 'day job' doing other things... One thing I noted, having had some experience and knowledge of carbon fibre, is that the processes look very controlled and precise - and they haven't left a lot of room for competitors to even catch up, let alone try to push them aside. I guess their only worry now is decarbonization - electrified or otherwise - and I'm sure they know this. Thanks for the look at how they do it!
Heh, 'electrifying' only *_increases_* carbon and then adds many other massive problems. Williams doesn't have to do a thing, all they need to do is wait for this historically huge battery-electric scam to finally start facing reality and sunlight, and their current engines simply be supplied with e-fuels and biofuels (of which HVO biodiesel, biomethane etc. are already widely available in some countries and don't cause all of society to go bankrupt like battery-electric would).
I've always wondered how making a modern fiberglass boat compared to the technology in the 1950's/60's. I say this as a Corvette owner(06 convertible/6 speed), who loves the 1950's/60's C1 and C2 cars but can't afford one/lacks the knowledge/skill to maintain one. The technology on old boats and old sports cars has always fascinated me. Lotus and TVR also used steel chassis/fiberglass bodies, to give a British example of similar tech. Just wondering how they did this on cars back in the day, especially something like a Vette that went down an assembly line.
Very interesting video. All that hand-laid fibre and resin seems an incredibly labour intensive way to produce a moulding (and not just at Williams either). I expected to see a modern method injecting recycled plastic into a mould, or similar.
Very interesting, I always wonder what size Williams suits each boat. Personally I think bigger is better but it's all down to the weight I think. Great blog.
Between the electronics on that tender, the hardtop being made out of carbon fiber, the shade for the bow, I don’t think the price is all that bad. You have to remember a tender like this is going on a large yacht that costs well north of $15 mil.
I really don't understand the reversed steering in reverse. It doesn't seem like the reversed thrust would point in the "wrong" direction (but obviously it does, as you demonstrated). And I've driven and docked a SeaDoo with reverse, using a similar gate system, and it steers normally in reverse (i.e., turn the bars to starboard in reverse and you pull the stern to starboard), so "backwards" steering in reverse is not a property of all jet drive systems. I can't figure out the physics of Williams' system.
It's because the steering of the jet nozzle in forward motion does what it needs to do, then if you study the shape of the reverse deflector bucket, you can easily see how the "wrong way" effect is created. Turning the steering to starboard moves the trailing nozzle opening of the jet nozzle to starboard, so it squirts into the starboard half of the reverse deflector bucket, which inevitably pushes the stern to port. The only way to overcome it is with electrically actuated nozzle steering that knows you're in reverse, but I haven't seen anyone make that. The latest SeaDoo IBR steering/braking has the "wrong way" effect, so I'm slightly doubting that you have driven a SeaDoo that doesn't have this effect. See for example 2-17 of this video where SeaDoo describe it "officially". ruclips.net/video/LtUGrPKl7I0/видео.html In practice, none of this is a problem.
@@jfmjfm2008 Ah! So you're saying the reverse bucket doesn't turn with the jet nozzle! Sure, that'd do it. I can't say I've ever seen a jet drive set up that way. Certainly not on the two SeaDoos my daughter has (2002 and 2003 GTXs), nor on any of the old Berkeley jet pumps I used to see on jet boats. On the ones I'm used to, the reverse bucket is attached to the nozzle pivot mechanism and turns with the nozzle, so the nozzle always squirts into the center of the bucket regardless of steering direction, and reverse thrust is directed back on both sides of the nozzle in approximately the opposite direction the nozzle is pointed, just as the thrust on an outboard or stern drive in reverse is directed in the opposite direction the drive is pointed. As to the reverse steering not being a problem in practice, I'd say it's a hell of a problem if you also drive normal-steering boats. I'm quite happy, when docking, that my daughter's SeaDoos back the way I expect them to from my decades of boat experience. If I could post a picture here, I could show you from the parts manual where the reverse gate on the old GTX attaches to the steering nozzle.
@@jfmjfm2008 I can see where the non-pivoting bucket might have a couple of advantages: you might be able to turn the nozzle farther, due to clearances, and it might provide more thrust in reverse than the small pivoting gate does, due to a clearer thrust path and added strength from fewer bearings being involved in handling the load.
My buddy bought one of these and loved it until it was time to replace the exhaust manifold. He was told they have introduced a new engine and won't support his engine. Buyer beware!
Sometimes it's best not to know your heroes, I always thought of Williams as a high quality jet tender manufacturer and now all I see is a pile of fibreglass and foam.
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Superb video… would love to a series of these with other manufacturers
Agree. It would be great to see Sunseeker (for example) testing the joystick control of IPS pods on dry land (assuming they do that) to see what's happening underneath to make the boat rotate or move sideways.
Knockout ! What a great British Co. What else would you do without these 😁👍🏴
Brilliant factory tour, test drive and boat tour. The trifecta
that was amazing hugo, I'm so interested in these but there's really nothing out there on them, this was the most I've learned about these williams. thank you for showing us this, cheers!
No problem, it was a pleasure
Video was well done. Every boat looks great in flat water with a light load.
Excellent product without serious competition! Perfect presentation!
Very exciting to see these beauties before they’re put into service. This 30 minutes flew past!
Great little boats. An enjoyable vid. Thank you.
This is a great video, interesting topic and thorough walkthrough. Thanks from the USA, looking forward to more!
We’ll keep ‘em coming if you keep watching!
Nice video Hugo. Really enjoyed this - thanks.
Across the hedge (to the right) in the opening shot was RAF Mount Farm (Station 234), a centre of excellence for Photo Reconnaissance during WW2.
Used both by RAF Spitfires and the USAAF, who used F-4 (P-38 Lightnings) as well as Spitfires.
One take. Nice work mate
This was really good! I'm surprised that no one from Williams spoke, but I guess their product speaks for itself!
It staggers me that the busiest builder is 1200 boats. I live in New Zealand in hamilton waikato which produces more than that every year. Amazing
Interesting boat great presentation thank you.
Brilliant Video!
Thanks Hugo - a really fascinating video. Very enjoyable - I love seeing clever manufacturing processes. And also watching the boy come out when there's toys to be played with! (Just jealous 🤣)
Can’t help myself, they are always such fun to drive!
It’s great news that these Williams are made & designed in made the UK 👍
One thing needs to be said - THAT was an excellent presentation! Hard to believe you have a 'day job' doing other things...
One thing I noted, having had some experience and knowledge of carbon fibre, is that the processes look very controlled and precise - and they haven't left a lot of room for competitors to even catch up, let alone try to push them aside. I guess their only worry now is decarbonization - electrified or otherwise - and I'm sure they know this. Thanks for the look at how they do it!
Heh, 'electrifying' only *_increases_* carbon and then adds many other massive problems.
Williams doesn't have to do a thing, all they need to do is wait for this historically huge battery-electric scam to finally start facing reality and sunlight, and their current engines simply be supplied with e-fuels and biofuels (of which HVO biodiesel, biomethane etc. are already widely available in some countries and don't cause all of society to go bankrupt like battery-electric would).
Thanks, although to be fair it kind of is my day job, albeit in print rather than behind a camera
Talking about day jobs, Lana del Rey sells waffles for a day job.
Wow, impressive boats/tenders "as you can see" top quality and performance...
Brilliant video. Could you do a video or videos of other available ribs or tenders please
Great video Hugo, thanks.
My pleasure
Great insightful video
Great video many thanks to everyone 👌
Glad you enjoyed it
I've always wondered how making a modern fiberglass boat compared to the technology in the 1950's/60's. I say this as a Corvette owner(06 convertible/6 speed), who loves the 1950's/60's C1 and C2 cars but can't afford one/lacks the knowledge/skill to maintain one. The technology on old boats and old sports cars has always fascinated me. Lotus and TVR also used steel chassis/fiberglass bodies, to give a British example of similar tech. Just wondering how they did this on cars back in the day, especially something like a Vette that went down an assembly line.
How does there Wright compare to the inflatable tenders w outboards
Really interesting stuff. All the best businesses start in a shed :)
15:03 what's that pole sticking up on the boat? Is it one of those ease-of-entry railings which is just kept there in the middle when not needed?
23:00 is your answer
Very interesting video. All that hand-laid fibre and resin seems an incredibly labour intensive way to produce a moulding (and not just at Williams either). I expected to see a modern method injecting recycled plastic into a mould, or similar.
Recycled plastic don't go with luxury boat. Maybe with a low budget boat, would have more sense.
Very interesting, I always wonder what size Williams suits each boat. Personally I think bigger is better but it's all down to the weight I think. Great blog.
Do they have any connection with Williams GP engineering also in the Oxford area ?
No connection. Just a happy coincidence.
Williams jet tenders have gone from a garden shed to the biggest boat builders in Great Britain!
I need to rent that garden shed...
@pistonburner6448 it's the talent you require not the garden shed!🤣🤣😉
Extremely interesting!!
I can immediately see from here on my couch how I could do everything much better than them! 😉
So what happens yo that SS pole after you have stepped in?
Had to rewind this and make sure I wasn't hearing things....£168k??? How on earth is it that much?
Did you not watch the video how a HAND crafted boat is made
@@poorfordtransitowner1627 I did yes...just the same like every other boat is made.
Between the electronics on that tender, the hardtop being made out of carbon fiber, the shade for the bow, I don’t think the price is all that bad. You have to remember a tender like this is going on a large yacht that costs well north of $15 mil.
The smallest is $25,000 dollars as of 4 years ago.
When you think as a young boy the dowty turbocraft was the starting block for todays models
I really don't understand the reversed steering in reverse. It doesn't seem like the reversed thrust would point in the "wrong" direction (but obviously it does, as you demonstrated). And I've driven and docked a SeaDoo with reverse, using a similar gate system, and it steers normally in reverse (i.e., turn the bars to starboard in reverse and you pull the stern to starboard), so "backwards" steering in reverse is not a property of all jet drive systems. I can't figure out the physics of Williams' system.
It's because the steering of the jet nozzle in forward motion does what it needs to do, then if you study the shape of the reverse deflector bucket, you can easily see how the "wrong way" effect is created. Turning the steering to starboard moves the trailing nozzle opening of the jet nozzle to starboard, so it squirts into the starboard half of the reverse deflector bucket, which inevitably pushes the stern to port. The only way to overcome it is with electrically actuated nozzle steering that knows you're in reverse, but I haven't seen anyone make that. The latest SeaDoo IBR steering/braking has the "wrong way" effect, so I'm slightly doubting that you have driven a SeaDoo that doesn't have this effect. See for example 2-17 of this video where SeaDoo describe it "officially". ruclips.net/video/LtUGrPKl7I0/видео.html In practice, none of this is a problem.
@@jfmjfm2008 Ah! So you're saying the reverse bucket doesn't turn with the jet nozzle! Sure, that'd do it. I can't say I've ever seen a jet drive set up that way. Certainly not on the two SeaDoos my daughter has (2002 and 2003 GTXs), nor on any of the old Berkeley jet pumps I used to see on jet boats. On the ones I'm used to, the reverse bucket is attached to the nozzle pivot mechanism and turns with the nozzle, so the nozzle always squirts into the center of the bucket regardless of steering direction, and reverse thrust is directed back on both sides of the nozzle in approximately the opposite direction the nozzle is pointed, just as the thrust on an outboard or stern drive in reverse is directed in the opposite direction the drive is pointed.
As to the reverse steering not being a problem in practice, I'd say it's a hell of a problem if you also drive normal-steering boats. I'm quite happy, when docking, that my daughter's SeaDoos back the way I expect them to from my decades of boat experience.
If I could post a picture here, I could show you from the parts manual where the reverse gate on the old GTX attaches to the steering nozzle.
@@jfmjfm2008 I can see where the non-pivoting bucket might have a couple of advantages: you might be able to turn the nozzle farther, due to clearances, and it might provide more thrust in reverse than the small pivoting gate does, due to a clearer thrust path and added strength from fewer bearings being involved in handling the load.
Geiles Video!, thxn…
interesting!
My buddy bought one of these and loved it until it was time to replace the exhaust manifold. He was told they have introduced a new engine and won't support his engine. Buyer beware!
Let's see them do electric foiling
Usain Bolt on the camera… 😂
I was always taught not to gesticulate when talking publicly.
Sometimes it's best not to know your heroes, I always thought of Williams as a high quality jet tender manufacturer and now all I see is a pile of fibreglass and foam.
Wait until you find out what people are made of.