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- Sun May 25, 2014 8:49 am
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Barra's Zip Update and Qs
- Replies: 160
- Views: 50920
Re: Barra's Zip Update and Qs
Looking good. Epoxy is very slick when cured compared to varnish. You might want to varnish the seat to prevent your cushions from sliding around. I launched my first boat with an epoxy only interior. When it got wet we couldn't even stand up in it. We looked like the Keystone cops out on water.
- Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:43 pm
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Andy's Zip build
- Replies: 669
- Views: 169051
Re: Andy's Zip build
Andy,
I used Famowood's Mahogany Wood Filler and tinted it with dye to get the color I wanted. It dries lighter so you will want to test it on some scrap. It sands pretty easy and I was happy with the results.
I used Famowood's Mahogany Wood Filler and tinted it with dye to get the color I wanted. It dries lighter so you will want to test it on some scrap. It sands pretty easy and I was happy with the results.
- Thu Feb 20, 2014 10:59 am
- Forum: Sailboats
- Topic: Raising the centre board
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3167
Re: Raising the centre board
It depends on the type of sailing you plan to do. If you want performance you will want to raise the centerboard everytime you have the wind behind you and when you have a following sea. You would then lower it for a reach or any heading into the wind. If you don't care about performance you can lea...
- Fri Jan 10, 2014 2:49 pm
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Robert Greco Zip
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7075
Re: Robert Greco Zip
Here is another picture of Robert's boat.


- Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:15 am
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: John Schuberts Zip
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2561
Re: John Schuberts Zip
Here are a couple of pictures of John's boat, taken at the 2011 Tavares boat show. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--2zmJ9MbXYg/TaB6d52MArI/AAAAAAAACDk/CSHrGM3RVCA/s720/Tevaras%25202011%2520015.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lMDE-Mb71_s/TaB6gg9oDcI/AAAAAAAACDo/wZePr4oqAhw/s720/Tevaras%2520...
- Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:56 am
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Roberta's ZIP
- Replies: 1015
- Views: 188264
Re: Roberta's ZIP
I agree with Roberta, they aren't really needed for the spray. I added them to mine partially for the bling effect and for added protection from docks. Since the rear quarters have a bit of tumblehome I was afraid I would be hitting varnished wood rather than the upper rub rail. The spray rail stick...
- Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:18 am
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Andy's Zip build
- Replies: 669
- Views: 169051
Re: Andy's Zip build
Andy,
I still regret my build didn't least longer. I've enjoyed using the boat but my best memories are the build. Enjoy it while you can. Also, I've procrastinated long enough that a better way of doing something came to me.
I still regret my build didn't least longer. I've enjoyed using the boat but my best memories are the build. Enjoy it while you can. Also, I've procrastinated long enough that a better way of doing something came to me.
- Thu May 02, 2013 11:56 am
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Bunks on trailer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2202
Re: Bunks on trailer
For my Zip I had three rollers the keel rested on and one bunk on each side. This allowed for easy on and off as well as spreading the load. I would say 60% of the weight was on the rollers and 40% on the bunks.
- Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:23 pm
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Motor well drains
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1813
Re: Motor well drains
I epoxied the cut out hole with two coats and then slid the tubes in on the third coat of epoxy.
- Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:51 am
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Merc Steering
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6030
Re: Merc Steering
The link Vupilot included in his post has 18 pictures that show how I connected my steering. My OMC didn't use a steering tube so I didn't have to solve the issues you are facing. Perhaps going without the tube might make things easier for you. The key is the part that connected my engine to the ste...
- Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:33 am
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: First cuts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2418
Re: First cuts
The notches are certainly easier to cut now but be careful about the cuts for the deck battens and strongback at the top of frame #4. Unless you plan on putting in a false dashboard, that frame will become your dash so you don't want the end grain of a batten showing. You will be better off if you p...
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 6:32 am
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Oz zip deck
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3173
Re: Oz zip deck
I used this type of joint and liked it. First it made it a little easier to line up and dryfit and secondly I thought it just looked like better craftmanship. I had to use three joints per side although I can't remember if I had 12" or 10" stock.
- Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:50 pm
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Sawford's Zip Build
- Replies: 301
- Views: 74498
Re: Sawford's Zip Build
Wow! I'm blown away, that sure doesn't look like a first time. Looks every bit as good as the one Cutwater Mike made for my boat. Really nice job.
- Wed Jan 23, 2013 10:52 am
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Oz zip deck
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3173
Re: Oz zip deck
I coated the ply subdeck with a couple of coats of epoxy and scuffed before laying down the planking. Planks were coated with a few coats of epoxy (fills the pores faster than varnish) and topped with about 15 coats of Epifanes.
- Mon Jan 14, 2013 1:37 pm
- Forum: Small outboards
- Topic: Oliver IV in dry dock
- Replies: 136
- Views: 34602
Re: Oliver IV in dry dock
Better issue sunglasses! That finish may blind someone. 
