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Boatbuilder Tips

Boatbuilder Tips

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jan 3rd 2014

This week I came across a couple of really good tips from other builders on our Forum and one via email. If you've built a boat before or many times, you may think the way you do things is common know … read more
My Top Ten

My Top Ten

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Dec 17th 2013

Looking back and reminiscing on the Bo-Jest build, time to note the top ten: #1 Most satisfying - The scope and complexity made it challenging which in turn made it fun. #2 Most expensive - Powe … read more
Matt FitzGibbon’s “MiniMaxed” Story

Matt FitzGibbon’s “MiniMaxed” Story

Posted by John Brantuk on Aug 29th 2013

Editors Note: The following letter is printed with permission of the author See Matt's MiniMaxed Photo Gallery here I started this project as a “Father-children” project but found my kids … read more
DIY Stern Light and Flag Pole in PVC

DIY Stern Light and Flag Pole in PVC

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jul 25th 2013

by Jeff Hovis (JeffH on the Glen-L Forum) You can do some interesting things with PVC. I made a stern light/flag mast from PVC and then veneered it with Mahogany veneer. I used the stuff w … read more
ACBS Workshop Stuff We Learned

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