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ENCAPSULATION is defined as “enclosing in an envelope.” That is exactly what a coating of marine epoxy resin does to (and for) the wood in a boat. For most amateurs, plywood is the material of choi … read more

  For more information on the boats in this video, you can go directly to the alphabetical listing of our designs here. … read more

We are often asked “I can't get mahogany, white oak or spruce; can I use?” Boats have successfully been built using all sorts of woods that are not recommended for boat building. But when we' … read more

Neel Thompson has been at the Glen-L Boatbuilder Gathering in Tennessee the past couple of years and this time, brought his almost-finished Gentry. Neel's boat is truly a work of craftsmanship even at … read more

Most anyone can draw a boat; designing one takes a lot more effort and ability. Of primary importance in designing a small boat is knowledge gained by experience. At GLEN-L we design boats, … read more

The building frame is very important. Any imperfection in the building frame will also show up in the boat. I used a string line on the frame to make sure the frame was totally straight. … read more