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14' 10" Runabout, RASCAL. A modified V-bottom, with constant deadrise in its after sections. Construction: Plywood and Mahogany over sawn frames. Alternative construction: Cold-molded, double laminated plywood. No lofting is required. Plans include 8 sheets.
The kit includes CNC-milled grooves in the plywood deck, with dark cedar strips glued in, evoking the traditional runabout decking. Builders can choose the kit with integral wooden seats, or, for those who prefer aftermarket seats, without seats.
ZipKit is a DIY Classic Wooden Boat Kit. CNC precision machined. Ready to assemble 14'-4" Wood Runabout. The "Zip" is a true classic. Designed in 1954 by Glen L. Witt for the amateur boat builder. Fun to build !
Wooden Two-Cockpit Runabout: I had always admired the beautifully restored wooden Chris Crafts and other vintage power boats. I specially admired the two cockpit runabouts. I built a model of a two cockpit Chris Craft. But why not build a real one.
More modern boats have much better cockpit layouts, although I can’t imagine why anyone would think a bowrider makes sense.The boat I designed combines many of the aspects of a classic runabout with the modern understanding of interior layout and planing hull design.
The Seaworthy Small Ships’ 8″ Runabout Kit, Scorpion, is no exception. This semi-scale kit includes high-quality, pre-cut and drilled solid wood parts with brass, copper and stainless steel hardware. Wonderfully illustrated and detailed plans are easy to follow and insure success.
This custom kit was developed using Glen-L Zip plans by Mark Molden of Benchmark Products in California. His precision CNC cut complete wood kit allows you to begin assembling your boat the minute you unpack it...no tracing, measuring or cutting needed! Build Time: approximately 400 hours
