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A-Lure - A Continuation...

A-Lure - A Continuation...

Posted by Denzil Duncan on Oct 9th 2012

It has been six plus years and I am ready to test this boat; not an official "launch" -  just a test to see if I have succeeded.
Malahini by Ian Gruber (aka Iggy), Leduc, AB

Malahini by Ian Gruber (aka Iggy), Leduc, AB

Posted by Iggy on Jul 5th 2012

Here is my photo gallery of my Glen-L.com Malahini build "Old Black Rum", her maiden voyage was on June 16th, 2012. The step-by-step build diary is located on Glen-L's boatbuilder forum website her … read more
Building the Yukon just a little bigger.

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
Whitehall electric launch

Whitehall electric launch

Posted by paul on Dec 19th 2011

Hi fellow boatbuilders, I used the blueprints for the hull and added a fore and aft deck for floatation and storage. The middle rowing bench encloses 4 semitraction batteries and the drive and con … read more

Why Are Boats Named After Women?

Posted by John Brantuk on Dec 9th 2011

For centuries, mankind has braved the ocean in an effort to explore the wide-open spaces of the world. Boating is now more of a pastime than a necessity, although many of the old n … read more
Boat Building and Wood

Boat Building and Wood

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Apr 1st 2011

“We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we’ve established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and … read more