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Build Your Dream Boat #18

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 2nd 2010

Continuing the boat building dream #18… This week’s post is specifically for those of you who are still trying to decide if building a boat is right for you or if you can really do it. This article … read more

Build Your Dream Boat #15

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 2nd 2010

Frequently we receive emails asking what is included in a set of plans and patterns, or what are the contents of a Stitch and Glue Kit. Or, what are the dimensions on this strut, etc… you get the p … read more

Build Your Dream Boat #16

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 2nd 2010

Continuing the boat building dream #16… Since my father began Glen-L Marine in the early 1950′s, boat building has been part of my life. I thought I’d share some of my exp … read more

Build Your Dream Boat #12

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jul 30th 2010

Continuing the boat building dream #12… A client called today who had just received a set of plans and patterns for the Barrelback. He said, “I’m looking at these plans and I’m confused … read more

Build Your Dream Boat #13

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jul 30th 2010

Continuing the boat building dream… Today we offer yet another great article from our founder, Glen L. Witt. This one describes the difference in a planing boat and displacement boat how that affec … read more

Build Your Dream Boat #10

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jul 30th 2010

Just as promised in my last post, this is all about the building form of your boat. My father wrote the following article which really paints a vivid picture of what is involved in the process. T … read more