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Boat Building and Wood

Boat Building and Wood

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Apr 1st 2011

“We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we’ve established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and … read more
The Basics Needed to Build a Boat

The Basics Needed to Build a Boat

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Mar 16th 2011

Sometimes it helps to go back to the basics whether it’s with marketing a business or building a boat. We are frequently asked what you need to get started building your own boat. So, I though … read more

Rudy Did It

Posted by Glen Witt on Mar 2nd 2011

Rudy Heckman was 40 years old when he immigrated to the United States from a little town in Germany. Although he spoke no English, he was able to find work at a machine shop on Terminal Island, the … read more

Malahini – Time Well Wasted

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Feb 25th 2011

Continuing the boat building dream #27… Today’s interview is only one minute long and this craftsman is truly living his dream in the boat he built himself…   The Malahini is a 16′ C … read more

What is This Thing Called Displacement?

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Feb 18th 2011

Continuing the boat building dream #27...   Dear, I hope all is well with you. The article below was written by Ken Hankinson and I think it's a very thoroug … read more

Social Media and Boat Building

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Feb 4th 2011

Mom and I around 1960 observing Dad's first S&G experimentI have to confess to you that I’m not really sure how to integrate this blog and Facebook and Twitter into the Glen-L business. Growing up in … read more