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ACBS Workshop Stuff We Learned

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jul 3rd 2013

As mentioned in my previous post, the Antique & Classic Boat Society workshop that John & I went to last weekend was a wonderful event and we learned a whole lot. I've just listed some bullet point … read more

A Perth Riviera #4 - to March 2013

Posted by Andrew Crocker on Apr 9th 2013

It is arguable whether work is the curse of the drinking classes, as Oscar Wilde would have us believe, but it is certainly the curse of the amateur boat builder. The requirement to earn … read more

Gentry Gentleman's Runabout by Neel Thompson

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Mar 15th 2013

Neel Thompson has been at the Glen-L Boatbuilder Gathering in Tennessee the past couple of years and this time, brought his almost-finished Gentry. Neel's boat is truly a work of craftsmanship even at … read more

Filleting: What Is It? Where Can You Use It?

Posted by Glen Witt on Feb 21st 2013

Once you've tried filleting, you will find any number of applications for this technique, but it is used most extensively in Stitch-N-Glue construction. A fillet is a radiused bead of resin pu … read more

Malahini Runabout by Bob Brandenstein

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Feb 15th 2013

Bob brought his Malahini to the 2012 (G6) Gathering of Boatbuilders and it was really a hit. This was Bob and his wife's first time at our event and we really enjoyed getting to know them. Ted Gaut … read more

The Joy of Building a Boat with Your Daughter

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Feb 8th 2013

Bill Shaw is no stranger Glen-L. He's been to all but one of our annual Gathering of Boatbuilders and is a Moderator on the Glen-L Boatbuilder Forum. And, he has built a 16' Malahini classic out … read more