45 JAE GT & K-45

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Decided to build a 45 JAE GT from Zipp Kits to run the new K-45 engines from Al Hobbs. Ordered the kit in December 2022, completed the boat in February 2023. Here are a few build pictures.

 

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[Ron Zaker Jr]

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Very very nice Buckshot!. Clean and simple. Hang on in that first turn............

 

[gilbert galli]

very good report of the construction, it makes you want to make one

 

[RaceMechaniX]

Sweet Buckshot. I am always envious how clean your builds are. Hopefully we will see it in Atlanta.

 

[Terry Keeley]

Very nice, I like your little carb cover mold.

 

[Al Hobbs]

What carb did you use?

 

[Buckshot]

very good report of the construction, it makes you want to make one

Thanks!

Sweet Buckshot. I am always envious how clean your builds are. Hopefully we will see it in Atlanta.

Thanks! It will be at the Spring Nats for sure!

Very nice, I like your little carb cover mold.

Thanks! It is one my dad machined probably 20yrs ago that I've hung onto. First time using it.

What carb did you use?

A BIG one, think it will work?

 

[JamesShields]

Getting awfully fancy with that fade paint on them sponsons.

 

[Buckshot]

Getting awfully fancy with that fade paint on them sponsons.

That's the Tejano package.

 

[DON MAHER]

Awesome build, great attention to detail!

 

[timothy johnson]

Great stuff Buckshot. The attention to detail shows why Buckshots boats are in the winner's circle.

 

[Tim Kish]

That's a sexy *****!
Can I say that?
Not bad for your first build Buckshot

 

[FloridaScaleBoater]

What is the black you sprayed on the cowling?

 

[Tom Baffer Jr.]

Looks great !

 

[ALLAN YUEN]

Look nice and run prop 57mm?

 

[Marty Davis]

Really nice build job. I agree that your attention to detail is awesome. Can't wait to hear how it runs. Al's engine is a great selection.