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Porpoise, what is it?

Porpoise, what is it?

Posted by Glen Witt on May 8th 2015

Planing boats can have a condition where the boat "bounces" in the planing attitude and will longitudinally teeter totter back and forth. In severe cases the boat can leap clear of the water. In eithe … read more
Matt FitzGibbon’s “MiniMaxed” Story

Matt FitzGibbon’s “MiniMaxed” Story

Posted by John Brantuk on Aug 30th 2013

Editors Note: The following letter is printed with permission of the author See Matt's MiniMaxed Photo Gallery here I started this project as a “Father-children” project but found my kids … read more
DIY Stern Light and Flag Pole in PVC

DIY Stern Light and Flag Pole in PVC

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jul 25th 2013

by Jeff Hovis (JeffH on the Glen-L Forum) You can do some interesting things with PVC. I made a stern light/flag mast from PVC and then veneered it with Mahogany veneer. I used the stuff w … read more
Classic Boat Restoration

Classic Boat Restoration

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jun 28th 2013

As I mentioned in my last Glen-L Newsletter, John and I attended an ACBS Workshop last Saturday with our local chapter. The workshop was at Robinson Restoration in Fallbrook which is about an ho … read more
Gentry Gentleman's Runabout by Neel Thompson

Gentry Gentleman's Runabout by Neel Thompson

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Mar 15th 2013

Neel Thompson has been at the Glen-L Boatbuilder Gathering in Tennessee the past couple of years and this time, brought his almost-finished Gentry. Neel's boat is truly a work of craftsmanship even at … 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