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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

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

Build your own boat?! Are you crazy?!!!

Posted by John Brantuk on Dec 12th 2011

People who build their own boats are crazy. Not “certifiably insane” crazy like they have invisible friends they talk to, But crazy nonetheless. Are YOU one of these people? … read more

Super Spartan Build by Roberta Part 3

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Dec 9th 2011

To read the previous posts in this series, click the links below: Part 1 Part 2 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 I completed fitting up the frames into the chine/bottom assembly an … read more

Glen-L History Photo #2

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Dec 9th 2011

1950's Draft Room--Click photo to enlarge This is where the magic happens! This is our drafting room where all of our boat designs have been created. Glen is in the foregr … read more

Glen-L History Photo #1

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Dec 1st 2011

One of my favorite magazines is Latitudes & Attitudes and they put out a weekly history photo, so I thought I'd do the same. Heck, we've got 58 years of history to cover! This photo is of the … read more