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Zimmer Electric Utility Launch

Completed Project

 

PROJECT SCOPE

This unique, electric-powered launch is beautifully built with exquisite woods. The complete propulsion system, with a 3 HP electric motor, controller and chargers, was furnished by ELCO (Electric Boat Company). This was one of the featured boats in WoodenBoat magazine’s 2010 edition of “Small Boats”, in an impressive article with great pictures and details.

STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE

  • Advanced Lofting Techniques
  • Back Bone construction
  • Carvel planking
  • Joinery
  • Electric Propulsion Installation
  • Painting and Varnishing
  • Decking

PARTICULARS

  • LOA: 21′ – 3″
  • Beam: 7′
  • Draft: 1′ – 7″
  • Displacement: 3,467 lbs.

DESIGNER

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CONSTRUCTION

  • Backbone: Purpleheart
  • Frames: White Oak
  • Floors: White Oak
  • Transom: White Oak
  • Planking: Solid Red Meranti
  • Housetop & Bulkhead : Yellow Cedar
  • Housetop Beams & Decking: Vertical Grain Douglas Fir
  • Coamings & Trim: Sapele
  • Bilge Stringer, Deck Frame:
  • Sole: Northern White Cedar
  • Fastenings: Silcon Bronze
  • Hardware: Bronze
  • Engine: 3 HP ELCO Electric