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Tens of thousands have built our Glen-L designs over the years, but a surprising number of you have built more than one. We're flattered of course, but we're often amazed at how you all find the time! … read more

Reprinted courtesy of Michael Maddox and his Amateur Boatwright newsletter. Photos by Michael Maddox.           (Above) Glen-L builders Ken Schott and Butc … read more

Trailering to and from the water could be the hardest use your boat will ever get, especially if you don't select the correct trailer or use your trailer properly. Why is this so? Simple. When a … read more

This article is a summary of a recent Facebook post on the topic of breaking (or trying not to) chines or sheers during the construction progress. Depending the boat design, there are times you might … read more

Ben wrote to us asking some questions about this family's 20-year-old Glen-L Topper sailboat. The boat's primary builder had passed away, but now he and the family were keen to get it back on the wate … read more

You've built our Whitehall and Zip designs, but you've also built our 27-foot Jolly Roger. That's an ambitious project! How long did it take you and how did it turn out? In 1977 I was workin … read more