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Build Your Dream Boat #25

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Sep 14th 2010

I had a conversation with my father the other day about mahogany runabouts and what determines which hulls have more speed potential. Sounds like something you all would be interested in…   I rememb … read more

Come to the Boat Builder Gathering!

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Sep 2nd 2010

Join us September 24-26 at  Hale’s Bar Marina & Resort in Guild, Tennessee! Here’s a taste of last year’s event… See home built boats in action, meet and talk to builders and have a g … read more

Build Your Dream Boat #21

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 3rd 2010

Today we’re going to talk about fiberglassing a wood boat. Many are under the impression that when you apply fiberglass to a wood hull, it makes it structurally stronger and therefore, thinner or less … read more

Build Your Dream Boat #23

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 3rd 2010

I need your help! One of the most asked questions here at Glen-L is “how much does it cost to build the (enter boat name)?” We’ve never been big on giving folks prices to build our boats beca … read more

Build Your Dream Boat #14

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jul 30th 2010

Today we’re going to talk about a couple of subjects. First, that boatbuilding is not an exact science, and second, about planking a boat. So did you know that building a boat is a pretty forgi … read more

Build Your Dream Boat #1

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jul 15th 2010

We like to remind people that building a boat is not just another project, but a lifetime of memories the whole family can enjoy. Sounds nice, but how does that play out in real life? Here are the w … read more