ZIP
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 17 ft |
| LWL | 16 ft |
| Beam | 6 ft |
| Draft | 2 ft |
| Displacement | 1,000 lb |
| Material | 48’ 11”14.9 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.4 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Water | 95.1 L |
| Fuel | 58.1 L |
| CE category | About462 000€(2020) |
About the ZIP
Originally sailed primarily on the east coast USA. The ZIP was available in keel and centerboard versions. A Fiberglass version was introduced in 1961 (Zip Sloops Inc. 1580 NE 125th ST, North Miami FL USA 33161). Brainard Boat Works was located at Clinton, CT USA.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the ZIP yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 17ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ZIPyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a ZIP? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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Which engine powers your ZIP?
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Used sails that fit the ZIP
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