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Riviera Builder Interview

Riviera Builder Interview

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on May 12th 2011

This interview was taken at the 2010 Gathering of Boatbuilders in Tennessee. Dave Lott built a beautiful version of our Riviera design. Dave is a very active member of the Glen-L Forum so many … read more
Riviera Builder Interview

Riviera Builder Interview

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on May 12th 2011

This interview was taken at the 2010 Gathering of Boatbuilders in Tennessee. Dave Lott built a beautiful version of our Riviera design. Dave is a very active member of the Glen-L Forum so many … read more
The Basics Needed to Build a Boat

The Basics Needed to Build a Boat

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Mar 16th 2011

Sometimes it helps to go back to the basics whether it’s with marketing a business or building a boat. We are frequently asked what you need to get started building your own boat. So, I though … read more

New Tugboat Design

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jan 11th 2011

One of the most popular designs here at Glen-L is our Tubby Tug which is a 9 foot stitch and glue tugboat. This boat was designed with kids in mind, but it’s popular with all ages of “kids”! … read more

Cold Molded Planking Review

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Dec 15th 2010

Many of our boat designs call for cold molded, double or multiple diagonal planking. This is a method of applying the skin or planking of the boat in multiple layers; the first layer about 45 de … read more

Classic Ski Boat Memories Re-Lived

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Dec 7th 2010

This interview is of boatbuilder Dwain Colton who built the Ski King 15′ classic wood inboard ski boat. Listen in as he discusses using Glen-L boat plans to build this beautiful boat and see his wo … read more