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Ken, Brad... sorry y’all won’t be able to make it this year. Regrettably, I won’t be able to catch much of G13 either, as Sofia has a volleyball tournament on this weekend again this year. However, at the moment Dylan and I are at Scottie’s, enjoying the view & waiting on the armada!

I am on the way back from San Antonio at the moment, but hope to see everyone at Scottie’s tomorrow. I will bring the t-shirts there. Dylan has sorted them, and just to let everyone know, the colors are a little different from the mock-up. Apparently the aquamarine color wasn’t available at the time...

Mine are ordered

If you have the patience, you can always sand it to match.

Really nice work, Michael. I like the way you did frame 5-1/2 and the stem/keel junction. I really wish I would have asked my dad why the Zip has frames 2, 4 and 5-1/2. Hi Gayle! Thank you! I kind of figured out the frame naming a while back :) Here's the pull-quote from my blog about it: At first ...

Just to clarify about the pictures... I am using a slightly different method to build my transom than the method mentioned in the Glen-L instructions. The instructions call for 1” solid lumber frames mounted to 3/4” plywood, with the notches cut only in the solid lumber. I have 1” solid lumber frame...

As for the outer surfaces of the frames, it is just as easy / simple to make 90 degree cuts and worry about the bevels later, during the fairing process. MY perspective is that it’s more important to make the 12 degree beveled cuts in the batten notches. I did this with a multi-tool, and a wood bloc...

Fundamentally different, and in NO way inferior. If you look at boat construction methods from most 1950’s era runabouts, they were using long-established techniques that were becoming dated. Glen’s designs were cutting edge for their day. As noted... restoration of a classic is an entirely differen...

Carl, I can't speak for the Raptor brad nailer... but I HAVE used the stapler, and I'd certainly recommend it. I used it in construction of my transom for my Utility. Essentially, I epoxied one layer of 1/4" plywood to another, and drove the Raptor staples through the outer layer to hold it all toge...

Congratulations! The boat looks amazing!

Carl, what about a means of holding the windows open?

Frame construction is not beyond your skill level. It’s not any more difficult than stitch and glue... it’s just not as fast.

Carl, I see your point about wanting access through the windows to the cleats, etc.

Here’s another idea... What if you went the “low tech” route, and made the window panel removable from the inside? Unlatch it, remove it, and stow it somewhere in the cabin?

Hey Carl, One last idea for you. I saw a car at lunch that had a clear plastic bag or something, secured with duck tape where a window used to be. Might be an option. :lol: (just kidding) Anyway, I don't think it would go with the level of perfection that you have accomplished so far on your boat. ...

Aldo, You should come to the boatbuilders gathering in September, and see and ride in some of the boats there... especially a Malahini. I’m sure someone will have one there. There are usually 1 or 2, at least. The Malahini, in my opinion, is a superb boat for a small family. I’ve ridden in a few, an...