A Zippy High Speed Deluxe Classic Sport Runabout
(and now you can build her with the
new complete wood parts kit--see below) |
Zip |
A 14'
classic style runabout |
Build in
Plywood |
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ZIP is a high speed, deluxe sport runabout in the classic style. She furnishes all of the flashing speed, thrills, and performance that one could hope for. Ideally suited for towing water skiers or showing the local lads a clean pair of heels ZIP can also be finished as a utility with a large open cockpit for fishing or general use. With her flaring sides, she is very dry. The bottom design allows for quick starts and excellent performance, with a generous vee forward to cushion the ride. A roomy 5'-9" beam assures stability.
Zip Sections Drawing - 5 degree deadrise at transom |

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Built by Ted Gauthier |

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Built by Pat Wilkening
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Built by Chris Atwood |

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Built by Doug Hodder
"Thanks to everyone at Glen-L for their assistance in the construction of my boat. I was thoroughly satisfied with the plans and they were easy to follow and very accurate. I don't think I had any real problems with anything that was not solvable with a phone call." |

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Built by Kent Andreassen
Kent modified the cockpit which is the benefit of building your own boat--you can make it yours!

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Built by Roberta Hegy
Roberta has also built our Super Spartan and Torpedo and is fondly referred to as "The Queen of the Boatbuilders" on the Glen-L Boatbuilder Forum. |

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Built by Mark Molden
Mark built this boat with a ZipKit Wood Parts Kit that he created from our plans. You can now get your own ZipKit from Glen-L--see below for details... |
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Characteristics |
Length overall |
14'-4" |
Beam |
5'-9" |
Hull depth |
27" |
Average passengers |
1-4 |
Hull weight (approx.) |
375 lbs. |
Hull type:Vee bottom hard chine hull developed for sheet plywood planking.
Power: Short shaft outboard motor to 40 hp (15 hp min). Long shaft motor can be used if transom modified.
Can the hull be extended or shortened?Extend: No. Shorten: Yes. Up to 10% by re-spacing the frames from the aft end of the stem to the transom a proportional amount. We do not recommend increasing the beam.
Trailer: Designed for use with Glen-L Series 750/1000 boat trailer plans.
COMPLETE PLANS include FULL SIZE PATTERNS for the stem, breasthook, transom knee, and half-section patterns for each of the frames and transom. Includes instructions and Bill of Materials.
NEW ZIPKIT! Complete Zip wood kit with plans--click on item below for details.
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