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True Grit Update

True Grit Update

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Oct 31st 2014

Here at Glen-L, we're grateful to get to know many of you who have built our boats but usually we only meet by phone. At the annual Gathering of Boatbuilders, we actually get to meet many of you in … read more
Zip Builder Interview - Travis Kerbrat

Zip Builder Interview - Travis Kerbrat

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 28th 2014

Friend and Glen-L Zip builder, Ted Gauthier, has done another interesting interview. This one is of Travis Kerbrat and the beautiful Glen-L Zip that he built. As mentioned in other posts, onc … read more
More On Getting Started Building Boats

More On Getting Started Building Boats

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 8th 2014

(Submitted by a Glen-L Newsletter Subscriber): I enjoyed your last newsletter about the ‘getting started in building boats…’ A couple of thoughts you might consider going forward… One of the … read more
How to Build a Portable Outboard Motor Stand

How to Build a Portable Outboard Motor Stand

Posted by Michael Maddox on Apr 15th 2014

When I recently bought an outboard motor, I needed a stand to keep it on while I finish building my Glen-L boat. I found a few good tutorials online for building your own stand. However, I w … read more
Boatbuilder's Notebook Review

Boatbuilder's Notebook Review

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Apr 2nd 2014

by Dan Hennis I just got my order last Monday the 24th of March, and started reading the Boatbuilder's Notebook.  The short conclusion is that since I am semi-retired, I finished it … read more
Which Boat Will You Build?

Which Boat Will You Build?

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jan 10th 2014

Sometimes the hardest part of building a boat is actually deciding which one to build. After 60 years in the business of providing plans and patterns for the amateur boat builder, Glen-L does have … read more