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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
Building the Yukon Just a Little Bigger - II

Building the Yukon Just a Little Bigger - II

Posted by Tom Schmidt on Jun 15th 2012

Building Form   I started looking for boat plans a few years before I finally found Glen-L. I loved the hull design of the Yukon but I didn't think there was enough room to live aboard … 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
David Solaro's Monte Carlo Build Photos Updated

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

Tips for Fairing Frames on Hard Chine

Posted by Klaus Silbernagl on Dec 28th 2011

I planed the frames of my first boat straight as rafters and was surprised that the planks did not fit. Now I wanted to make it better for my new boat. I found a working method to implement the … read more
Super Spartan Build on Forum

Super Spartan Build on Forum

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Nov 18th 2011

Since having this blog section of our website, I've been a little conflicted about how best to use it in conjunction with the Forum. The Glen-L Forum is a very busy and incredible resource for th … read more