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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

Glen-L - Key Largo build, nr. Sydney Australia

Posted by Rob Hamilton on May 11th 2018

Taking the plunge and starting a larger project. I have been considering building a boat for many years. Firstly I was taken by the simplicity of a Michael Storer "Goat Island Skiff" and learning t … read more
Roberta's Torpedo Proof Boat

Roberta's Torpedo Proof Boat

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Oct 4th 2016

UPDATE: The corrected Torpedo Plans & Patterns are now available from Glen-L here!!! The above photo and article below was taken from the WoodyBoater website. Thanks to fellow … read more
Malahini Runabout by Bob Brandenstein

Malahini Runabout by Bob Brandenstein

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Feb 15th 2013

Bob brought his Malahini to the 2012 (G6) Gathering of Boatbuilders and it was really a hit. This was Bob and his wife's first time at our event and we really enjoyed getting to know them. Ted Gaut … read more
Side Planking Complete

Side Planking Complete

Posted by Anthony Reame on Jun 21st 2012

NOTE: See areame's earlier blog post about building a Glen-L Squirt in Grand Haven, Michigan here. I have epoxied and screwed both side panels into place. I then sanded down any exposed screw … read more
Super Spartan Build by Roberta Part 4

Super Spartan Build by Roberta Part 4

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jan 12th 2012

To read the previous posts in this series, click the links below: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3  December 2, 2011 I haven't accomplished much lately as I am waiting for the mahogany … read more