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.
Hull: Fin Keel
Fin Keel
Alden design #1000. Clifford Swain, who drew the lines for this yacht, was chief designer for the Alden firm at this time. Available with standard or dinette interior (shown here).
(Thanks to ‘Snurrbart’, for providing updated information.)
Keel/CB version: BU: 3.75′; BD: 9.0′
Also available as a yawl.
I: 38.66′
J: 13.55′
P: 33.92′
E: 15.60′
PY:17.00′
EY: 6.75′
Total SA: 584 sq.ft.
Edel’s were built by a French parent firm (still in business) as well as a Canadian subsidiary. Relatively few of this particular model were produced. Called the 740 in France.
Shoal draft:4.8’/1.2m
Also known as PACIFIC CLASS or PACIFIC COAST ONE-DESIGN.
Originally commissioned by San Diego Y.C., USA.
S&S design #1718. Also sold as the WALTON 37. Some were sold as bare hull/kit boats.
Thanks to CLASSIC 37 owner Evan for supplying this information.