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History Photo #7

History Photo #7

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Apr 13th 2012

Since we've been in business since 1953, there have been some designs that have been removed from our print catalog. Designs are usually removed because they just didn't sell well and space was needed … read more
Stiletto Update

Stiletto Update

Posted by pamelalynne1 on Mar 22nd 2012

With the beautiful weather this week in upstate NY I put a final coat of varnish on the deck, a final coat of paint on the side decks, set my old Johnson 25 on the transom to lighten the tongue weight … read more
Zip Runabout Interview of Boatbuilder Roberta

Zip Runabout Interview of Boatbuilder Roberta

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Mar 2nd 2012

We've been following Roberta Hegy as she builds her second boat, the Super Spartan 10' hydroplane. Her first boat was the Zip and we are so excited to have her on video telling about her b … read more

Sherwood Queen Builder Interview

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Feb 23rd 2012

  Kenneth Thomas built the Glen-L Sherwood Queen in his spare time and in spite of very serious health issues. This is another interview that was filmed at the 2011 Gathering of Boatbuilder … read more
Build your own boat?!  Are you crazy?!!!

Build your own boat?! Are you crazy?!!!

Posted by John Brantuk on Dec 12th 2011

People who build their own boats are crazy. Not “certifiably insane” crazy like they have invisible friends they talk to, But crazy nonetheless. Are YOU one of these people?  … read more

Why Are Boats Named After Women?

Posted by John Brantuk on Dec 9th 2011

For centuries, mankind has braved the ocean in an effort to explore the wide-open spaces of the world. Boating is now more of a pastime than a necessity, although many of the old n … read more