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I just received my new JAE 21 GT Kit yesterday and it appears to be everything and more. Martin Truex Jr and the Zippkits team obviously did their homework.
Using 30 min. epoxy I was able to assemble the basic tub in about an hour. This is made possible by what I will call the locking features of all the components. The laser cut pieces all fit together like a jig saw puzzle resulting in everything being square and flat. I did use a jig which I recommend using while the glue is drying to keep everything square.
Another outstanding feature of the kit is the complete pre-drilling for the hardware which results in everything being mounted accurately . The transom has the rudder and strut holes drilled and the bulk-heads have the holes for the servo rods. When you order the kit you can opt for the tub sides to be drilled for the Zippkits motor mount system which come predrilled for the popular Nova Rossi and CMB engines.
Since I'm packing for the Winter Nationals in Charleston there won't be any updates until mid Oct.
You can take a look at the kit and other products on the web page "zippkits.com"
Happy boating to all, Tim
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Using 30 min. epoxy I was able to assemble the basic tub in about an hour. This is made possible by what I will call the locking features of all the components. The laser cut pieces all fit together like a jig saw puzzle resulting in everything being square and flat. I did use a jig which I recommend using while the glue is drying to keep everything square.
Another outstanding feature of the kit is the complete pre-drilling for the hardware which results in everything being mounted accurately . The transom has the rudder and strut holes drilled and the bulk-heads have the holes for the servo rods. When you order the kit you can opt for the tub sides to be drilled for the Zippkits motor mount system which come predrilled for the popular Nova Rossi and CMB engines.
Since I'm packing for the Winter Nationals in Charleston there won't be any updates until mid Oct.
You can take a look at the kit and other products on the web page "zippkits.com"
Happy boating to all, Tim
![DSC_0015.JPG DSC_0015.JPG](https://cdn2.imagearchive.com/intlwaters/data/attachments/33/33848-dd1154ffb44bd15e90135d66ffd18c94.jpg)
![DSC_0016.JPG DSC_0016.JPG](https://cdn2.imagearchive.com/intlwaters/data/attachments/33/33849-72f7584248522ab166c10a1df785cff9.jpg)
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