Volare Utility
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Zipper is an 11 foot runabout based on designs of the 1950's for Class 'B' stock utility racing boats by Hal Kelly and William Jackson.
This design differs from those of the period in that it is to be constructed in the 'Instant Boat' method using glass fiber and polyester or epoxy resins to make the joints.
10hp should be sufficient to see her planing at over 30 mph.
List of Materials:
Marine Plywood
1/4" x 4' x 8' (6mm x 1220mm x 2440mm} 3 sheets
3/8" x 4' x 8' (9mm x 1220mm x 2440mm} 2 sheets
1/2"* x 4' x 8' (6mm x 1220mm x 2440mm} 1 sheet
Timber
1-1/2" (38mm) square timber x 8' (2400mm) for the bottom skid
1-1/2" (38mm) square timber for the temporary supports, about about 40' (12.5m) 3/4" x 1-1/2" (19mm x 38mm) timber for the gunwales x 12' (3600mm) long, 2 pieces
3/4" x 1-1/2" (19mm x 38mm) timber for the coaming x 9' (2700mm) long, 2 pieces
3/4" x 1-1/2" (19mm x 38mm) timber for the seat supports & deck supports, about 40' (12.5m)
3/4" x 6" (19mm x 150mm) Timber for the temporary support rails x 9' (2700mm) long, 2 pieces