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I’m saddened to share with you that my father, Glen L. Witt, founder of Glen-L Marine Designs in Bellflower, California has “retired” at the ripe old age of 98 years. Only his passing away … read more

Glen L. Witt, Naval Architect at work--click to enlarge First Glen-L Office in Compton, CA - 1953--click to enlarge … read more

Most have never heard of Sam S. Rabl, a naval architect, author and innovator of small boat building methods. Sam was at the height of his career back in the mid-forties, when he wrote several bo … read more

Most of you have or you wouldn't be reading this. The “D” stands for DESIRE; you must have the “wanna do it attitude.” Maybe it’s the challenge, or perhaps you simply want a boat. The big “D … read more

Continuing the boat building dream… Today we offer yet another great article from our founder, Glen L. Witt. This one describes the difference in a planing boat and displacement boat how that affec … read more

BIGGER IS BETTER??? –by Glen L. Witt We’ve always been mystified by large people, six foot plus and more than 250 lbs. who wish to build the smallest boat. Or the person who wishes to build a boat … read more