Item: Zip
Zipper 38"
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Fully assembled, this model is not a kit.
Total Dimensions: 38" L x 11" W x 10" H
This model is no longer available for sale. Please contact us for future availability.
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Zipper 38" Description
- SOLD FULLY ASSEMBLED - THIS IS NOT A MODEL SHIP KIT
- 38" L x 11" W x 10" H
- Plank on frame construction where each strip of wood is applied to the hull one at a time
- Made from heartwood honduras mahogany. One of the highest quality mahoganies available and typically used for real boats.
- Highly polished smooth finish. Many layers of paint and varnish applied. Each layer is left to dry and micro sanded before another layer is applied.
- Plush leather seats
- Brass and stainless steel fittings (propellers, steering wheel, horns, etc.) - No plastic parts
- Dashboard has realistic gauges/switches
- To build this ship, extensive research was done using various sources such as drawings, copies of original plans and photos of the actual ship.
Zipper 38" History
The Zipper, built 1934, consider a fast hydroplane of category 225. John Hacker designed this wonderful boat for the 125 racing class. Zipper had a 47-horse motor and overall weight of 750 pounds. She illustrates the sobriety and the elegance of the runabouts of competition of the 20s & 30s. Her planing hull was made to increase speed and to increase stability in tight turn. Since category 225 racing competition allowed only one person on board, the architect placed the cockpits one behind the other and the aft one can be easily closed for the competitions.
