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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

Why A Man Builds a Boat

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jan 25th 2013

by Julie George, 2012 (for Don Fischer and Tom George) Don Fischer beginning his Cracker Box What urge rises up from the depths of his soul, to spur a sane man into building a boat? … read more

Zip Builder - Ted Gauthier

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Dec 20th 2012

I'm so excited to share with you the first of many great videos from the September Gathering of Boatbuilders in Tennessee (G6) thanks to Chris Dixon of Vineyard Productions. Today, I interview Te … read more

Modified Harbormaster Build a Success

Posted by Cliff on Nov 12th 2012

HARBORMASTER My objective was to create a boat ideal for cruising in protected waters on a sunny Sunday afternoon, reminiscent of the Thames River launches of the early 1900’s. I wanted an efficien … read more

A Perth Riviera #1 - to May 2012

Posted by Andrew Crocker on Nov 3rd 2012

A chance encounter with a Chris Craft replica in Noosa, Queensland, which awakened a long held interest in these beautiful mahogany creations and the sound of a big V8 engine, along with the end of … read more

Building the Yukon just a little bigger.

Posted by Tom Schmidt on Jun 12th 2012

Nearing Completion I'm a retired military vessel master with saltwater in my veins. I have always wanted a boat we could live aboard and enjoy our retirement. The c … read more