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Turning Your Hull

Turning Your Hull

Posted by tedhanneman on Oct 11th 2017

Editor's Note: There are many ways to turn your boat and we appreciate Ted Hanneman sharing his version with us. Since Glen-L boats are built upside down, it's necessary to turn the hull over to co … read more
2016 Top 10 Glen-L Boat Plans

2016 Top 10 Glen-L Boat Plans

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Feb 3rd 2017

It's been a while since we've done a Top 10 Glen-L Boat Plans list, so I thought it was time! The top 2 haven't changed, but there are some surprises that have snuck in. I hope you enjoy the list a … read more
Spray Rails The Why, What and Where

Spray Rails The Why, What and Where

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Dec 2nd 2016

One of our Barrelback builders called today asking where the spray rails go and what material to use. On this design the plans call for 5/8" net x 1-1/2" x 20' mahogany or similar for the spray … read more
Roberta's Torpedo Proof Boat

Roberta's Torpedo Proof Boat

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Oct 4th 2016

UPDATE: The corrected Torpedo Plans & Patterns are now available from Glen-L here!!! The above photo and article below was taken from the WoodyBoater website. Thanks to fellow … read more
Barrelback 20 By Greg Walters

Barrelback 20 By Greg Walters

Posted by Gregjoburg on Feb 8th 2016

Just  a few pics of my Barrelback which I completed in October 2015 using Glen L plans. The boat runs a Ford pcm 351W engine which I built from the ground up.The steering is hydraulic which in … read more