ZIPPER Performance Solo Daysailer LOA: 12' 2-1/2" Beam @ Sheer: 4' 7-1/2" Beam @ WL: 3' 6-3/4" Volume Displacement = 318 lbs Center of Buoyancy = 7 ft abaft the FP Wetted Surface Area = 35.72 sq ft Waterline Length = 12 ft Maximum Waterline Beam = 3' 8-3/4" Water Plane Area = 33 sq ft Center of Floatation = 7.25 ft abaft the FP Sail Area: 91 sq ft SA/WS Ratio: 2.6
Rub Rail 1/2" x 3/4"
Hull 6mm Ply
Deck plywood seam 8 feet aft of Bow
Inwhale 3/4" x 3/4"
Hanging Knee 6mm 2 layers
Solid Blocking 3/4" stock
Carlin Backer 1" x 2" x 2" typical
2" wide x 3/4" thick Solid Blocking P&S
" 6 1 / 7 2 1'-
Frame #4 9mm
4" wide solid blocking under plywood seam
90 deg approx
Carlin 3/4"" x 1"
Side Deck Beam 3/4" x 1"
Frame #1 9mm
Frame #2 9mm
Mast Opening 2-3/4" x 2-3/4"
Bowsprit 3/4" Stock
Forward Deck Beam 1" x 2-1/2"
TBD
King Plank 3/4" x 4"
Support Block
Flat Beam 1" stock
Note: Install forward Deck Beam before attaching Flat Beam and King Plank: Drive 2 -2" screws from Frame #1 into the end of the deck beam. Glue a small 3/4" thick wood block support under the aft end of the Forward Deck Beam.
Side Deck Beam 3/4" x 1"
6mm Deck Ply
8" P&S
FORWARD CURVE Two 3/8" x 1" Carlins, installed one at a time after deck is on. Glue and clamp to underside of 9mm deck.Install edge piece first, then inside strip.1" dimension is vertical.
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Flat Beams: Patterns are provided
Hull Side 6mm Ply
Frame #1 looking forward
SHEET B ZIPPER DECK FRAMING
Frame #7 9mm
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SHEET H ZIPPER RIGGING PLAN 1. Main Halyard Hardware: a. Pad Eye: Seadog SD-088721 b. Block: Racelite RL-301-B c. Shackle: Seadog SD-147108 2. 4" Horn Cleat - Main Halyard 3. 3" Horn Cleat - Boom Downhaul 4. SS Eye Straps - RL - 313 5 .Traveler Block Rig: Racelite RL-206 6. Mainsheet Blocks: Racelite RL-301-B 7. Mainsheet Line: New England Ropes Salsa Braid, 5/16" (or equal) 8. Mainsheet Stand-Up Block Ronstan 40 mm Series 40 (or equal) 9. Main Halyard: New England Ropes VPC line, 1/4" (or equal) 10. Horse: Same as Main Halyard - 1/4" 11. Yard Blocks Racelite RL-301A 12. Seadog 1/4" Jaw and Jaw Turnbuckles 13. Boom Downhaul Line: same as Main Halyard - 1/4" 14. SS Thimble 15. Shackle: Seadog SD-147110 16. SS Eye Strap Racelite RL- 311 (thru-bolted to bowsprit) 17. Peak Halyard: Same as Main Halyard 18. Forestay: 1/8" Wire Rope
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14 4 5 3
14 15
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13 10 4
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1 9/16 "
Centerline
1'-1 15/16"
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4
4
Backer under Cockpit Sole for foot loop attachment 2
4
ZIPPER SHEET HR-1 UPPER MAST & YARD
1'10
9/ 1 6"
Make this hole 1/2" diameter
4 Match location of lacing holes in Yard to grommet locations in Sail
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6 13/16" 4 1/2"
3/8" lacing hole (typ)
1a 1c 1b
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11 Make this hole 1/2" diameter
Lash Block #11 to Yard at 3rd lacing hole up from the lower end.
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Make this hole 1/2" diameter
1. Main Halyard Hardware: a. Pad Eye: Seadog SD-088721 b. Block: Racelite RL-301-B c. Shackle: Seadog SD-147108 4. SS Eye Straps - RL - 313 9. Main Halyard: New England Ropes VPC line, 1/4" (or equal) 11. Yard Blocks Racelite RL-301A 14. Thimble 17. Peak Halyard: Same as Main Halyard
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MATERIALS LIST HULL CONSTRUCTION MARINE PLYWOOD OKOUME OR SAPELE 2 sheets 9mm x 4 x 8 marine plywood 3 sheets 6mm x 4 x 8 marine plywood LUMBER White Ash(Tiller, Skeg, Bowsprit, Mast Step Top, Daggerboard Handle Cheeks) 3/4” x 6” x 8 ft 1 piece Spanish Cedar or Mahogany (Solid blocking, Mast Step Sides, Bowsprit, Bowsprit Support) 7/8” x 6 x 8 ft 1 piece Coaming Pieces 3/4” x 8” x 12 ft 1 piece Spanish Cedar, Mahogany, Cypress Deck Framing Spanish Cedar or Mahogany or Spruce 1 piece 3/4” x 8” x 8 ft [Can also use leftover from mast stock] Spruce or Fir (Mast, Boom, Yard) Mast: 3/4” x 8” x 12 ft 2 pieces Boom: 3/4” x 6” x 10 ft 1 piece Yard: 3/4” x 6” x 10 ft 1 piece FIBERGLASS CLOTH 12 yds 6oz x 38”
EPOXY 1 gallon epoxy resin 1/2 gallon Slow hardener 1/2 gallon Fast hardender(optional) COPPER WIRE 18 guage SILICA THICKENER(Colloidal Silica) 1 Quart WOOD FLOUR 1 pound RING-SHANK NAILS Silicon Bronze 1-1/4” 2 bags of 100ea SCREWS, SILICON BRONZE 1”, 1.5”, 2”, 2.5” #8 (square-drive or phillips) 50 of each size TOW BOLT 5/16”- 18 x 3-1/4” Stainless Steel Forged Eye Bolt 316 Stainless Nut: 5/16” Serrated Flange Nut 316 Stainless Washer: 1-1/2” diameter 5/16” Fender Washer 316 Stainless [Fasteners shown above may be purchased at www.BoltDepot.com]
RUDDER & DAGGERBOARD HARDWARE PIVOT BOLT 5/16” x 4” Carriage Bolt with 2 Washers PLASTIC STAR KNOB: for 5/16” bolt Amazon RUDDERHEAD BRACKET: fabricate from 1/16” inch aluminum plate, per pattern given in plans; 2 needed Pintle & Gudgeon Set: Racelite RL-490-P, RL-490-G Size: 1 - 1/2” Rudder Hold-down: Racelite RL-337 Swivel Type w/ Neoprene Washer Daggerboard Clip: SS Spring Retainer Clip Lead Shot for Board Castings: 5 lbs SAILING HARDWARE: 1. Main Halyard Hardware: a. Pad Eye: Seadog SD-088721 b. Block: Racelite RL-301-B c. Shackle: Seadog SD-147108 2. 4" Brass Horn Cleat - Main Halyard 3. 3" Brass Horn Cleat - Boom Downhaul 4. SS Eye Straps - RL - 313 5 .Traveler Block Rig: Racelite RL-206 6. Mainsheet Blocks: Racelite RL-301-B 7. Mainsheet Line: New England Ropes Salsa Braid, 5/16" (or equal) 8. Mainsheet Stand-Up Block Ronstan 40 mm Series 40 (or equal) 9. Main Halyard: New England Ropes VPC line, 1/4" (or equal) 10. Horse: Same as Main Halyard - 1/4" 11. Yard Blocks Racelite RL-301A 12. Seadog 1/4" Jaw and Jaw Turnbuckles 13. Boom Downhaul Line: same as Main Halyard - 1/4" 14. SS Thimble 15. Shackle: Seadog SD-147110
16. SS Eye Strap Racelite RL- 311 (thru-bolted to bowsprit) 17. Peak Halyard: Same as Main Halyard
FOAM FLOTATION: Closed Cell Foam 1” or 2” 2x8 sheets, cut to fit Exact number to be decided PAINT AND VARNISH Hi-Build Hull Primer, 2 Quart Paint: Marine Enamel, 2 Quarts Varnish: Marine Varnish, 1 Quart Gloss, 1 Quart Matte Finish SAIL: 4.4 OZ Dacron, fabricated per Sail Plan LINE Lengths of Various Lines needed: 5/16” Mainsheet NE Ropes Salsa Braid: 12 feet 1/4” Main Halyard, Peak Halyard, Horse, Boom Downhaul Line VPC Line: 50 feet
ZIPPER Boat parts made from lumber 3/4" x 6" x 8 ft
Side Deck Beam 3/4" x 1" Daggerboard Handle Cheek Pattern 2 needed - 3/4" stock
Skeg Pattern 3/4" Ash
Tiller Handle 3/4" thickness Daggerboard Handle Cheek Pattern 2 needed - 3/4" stock
Side Deck Beam 3/4" x 1"
Mast opening Cut out after Mast Step sides have been attached
Lumber Parts Pattern Sheets
Mast StepTop 3/4" stock
Suggested Woods: White Ash, Red Oak, Maple 3/4" x 6" x 8 ft
Solid Blocking (under plywood deck seam)
Solid Blocking 3/4" stock (under plywood deck seam) 2 needed
Aft End of Deck Solid Blocking
Aft End of Deck Solid Blocking 3/4" stock 2 needed
Mast Step Side 3/4" stock
Bowsprit Support 3/4" stock
Bowsprit Pattern 3/4" stock
Mast Step Side 3/4" stock
Mast Step Side 3/4" stock
Mast StepTop 3/4" stock
King Plank 3/4" stock
Daggerboard Handle Cheek Pattern 2 needed - 3/4" stock
King Plank 3/4" stock
Suggested Woods: Spanish Cedar, Mahogany, Cypress
Bowsprit Support 3/4" stock Solid Blocking 3/4" stock (under plywood deck seam) 2 needed
Transom Plate 3/4" stock
Aft End of Deck Solid Blocking 3/4" stock 2 needed
3/4" x 8" x 12 ft Forward Coaming Pattern Plane to 1/4" Thickness - 2 needed
Cockpit Coaming Pattern- 2 needed Plane to 1/4" thickness after cutting out
Forward Coaming Pattern Plane to 1/4" Thickness - 2 needed
Cockpit Coaming Pattern
Skeg Pattern 3/4" Ash
Transom Plate 3/4" stock
ZIPPER LUMBER PARTS SHEET 1
Suggested Woods: Spanish Cedar, Mahogany, Cypress
3/4" x 8" x 8 ft
Foot Loop Blocking under Cockpit Sole 3/4" stock
D-Board Trunk Cap 3/4" stock
Frame 2 Flat Beam
Trunk Tailpiece 3 layers 3/4" stock
Trunk Tailpiece 3 layers 3/4" stock
Forward Coaming Pattern Plane to 1/4" Thickness - 2 needed
Trunk Tailpiece 3 layers 3/4" stock
Foot Loop Blocking under Cockpit Sole 3/4" stock
Frame 1 Flat Beam
D-Board Trunk Cap 3/4" stock
Suggested Woods: Spanish Cedar, Mahogany, Cypress
Trunk Tailpiece 3 layers 3/4" stock
Frame 1 Flat Beam
SPARS
Frame 2 Flat Beam
ZIPPER LUMBER PARTS SHEET 2
1 piece 3/4" x 8" x 12 ft Mast Stock Fir or Spruce Vertical Grain is Best Use leftover for Deck Framing
1 piece 3/4" x 8" x 12 ft Mast Stock Fir or Spruce Vertical Grain is Best Use leftover for Deck Framing
Bowsprit Pattern 3/4" stock
Bow
Cockpit Coaming Pattern- 2 needed Plane to 1/4" thickness after cutting out
A B
1 piece 3/4" x 6" x 10 ft Boom Stock Fir or Spruce Vertical Grain is Best
1 piece 3/4" x 6" x 10 ft Yard Stock Fir or Spruce Vertical Grain is Best
Cockpit Coaming Pattern
Cockpit Coaming Pattern
ZIPPER LUMBER PARTS SHEET 3
A
B
ZIPPER PLYWOOD LAYOUT 6mm x 1
6mm x 1
Total Plywood Needed: 9mm 3 sheets 6mm 6 sheets
9mm x 4 x 4 off cut
Frame 6 6mm
Deck - Aft Section Frame 3 6mm 2 needed
Frame 1 6mm 2 needed
Deck - Aft Section m Fra
Frame 1 6mm
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Rudder Core 9mm x 2
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Cockpit Sole
Frame 5 9mm
A m Fra
Splash Guard - 2 needed
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Splash Guard - 2 needed
Deck
Frame 4 9mm
rn atte eP lad d er Bneede d d Ru m 2 9m
Frame 4 9mm
9mm x 4 x 8 1 needed
6mm x 2
9mm x 4 x 4 1 needed
6mm x 4 x 3 off cut
6mm x 4 x 3 off cut Hanging Knee between frames 4 and 7 6mm 2 layers each 4 needed
Hanging Knee between frames 4 and 7 6mm 2 layers each 4 needed
Daggerboard Trunk 9mm 2 needed Daggerboard 9mm
Scarf or Puzzle Joint
Hull Bottom
Daggerboard 9mm 2 needed Daggerboard Trunk 9mm
Scarf or Puzzle Joint
Hanging Knee between frames 4 and 7 6mm 2 layers each 4 needed
Hanging Knee between frames 4 and 7 6mm 2 layers each 4 needed
Frame 6 9mm
Hull Sides
ern m Patt Transo 9mm rs e 2 lay
Frame 4 9mm
Frame 4 9mm
6mm x 2
ern m Patt Transo 9mm 2 layers
Frame 5 9mm
Deck
rn atte eP lad d r B de dde nee Ru m 2 9m
9mm x 4 x 8 1 needed
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Frame 3 9mm
Rudder Cheek 9mm 2 needed
Frame 2 6mm 2 needed
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Rudder Cheek 9mm 2 needed Rudder Core 9mm x 2
Frame 2 6mm 2 needed
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FORWARD Trunk End Log 4 layers 6mm
AFT Trunk End Log 4 Layers 6mm
FORWARD Trunk End Log 4 layers 6mm
AFT Trunk End Log 4 Layers 6mm
FORWARD Trunk End Log 4 layers 6mm
AFT Trunk End Log 4 Layers 6mm
FORWARD Trunk End Log 4 layers 6mm
AFT Trunk End Log 4 Layers 6mm