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Building a Riviera Saved My Life

Building a Riviera Saved My Life

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Mar 25th 2020

by BobD Riviera built by BobD in Australia I’ve recently completed building a Riviera in Canberra Australia. I’m a Navy veteran forced into retirement with PTSD and have been using the build as p … read more
Squirt by Bill and Linda Whitney

Squirt by Bill and Linda Whitney

Posted by BillW2 on Dec 7th 2015

We probably qualify for having completed a Glen-L Squirt in record time.  Actually, the record for longest time, since this boat was started in 2002 and finally finished (maybe) in only 13 yea … read more
1964 Chris-Craft Super Sport Restore

1964 Chris-Craft Super Sport Restore

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Sep 14th 2015

Brad Schiller aka "Builder in the Corn" has been to past Boatbuilder Gatherings and plans on bringing his boat this year. Brad has completed a restoration of a 1964 Chris-Craft Super Sport and has … read more
Classic Boat Restoration

Classic Boat Restoration

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jun 28th 2013

As I mentioned in my last Glen-L Newsletter, John and I attended an ACBS Workshop last Saturday with our local chapter. The workshop was at Robinson Restoration in Fallbrook which is about an ho … read more
Tahoe 23 Builder Video Tribute

Tahoe 23 Builder Video Tribute

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 3rd 2012

Gerald Hurst sent me the video below and I just had to share it with our readers. The video was made for him for his birthday to celebrate the completion and christening of his Tahoe 23. Some de … read more
David Solaro's Monte Carlo Build Photos Updated

David Solaro's Monte Carlo Build Photos Updated

Posted by John Brantuk on Dec 30th 2011

The Glen-L Monte Carlo is a sleek and long classic barrel-back inboard 24' 6" runabout. As seen from the stern, the sides flow into the deck in a seamless circular arc resembling a half barrel. A styl … read more