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Bill and Linda's Glen-L Squirt, Part 2

Bill and Linda's Glen-L Squirt, Part 2

Posted by BillW2 on Jun 3rd 2016

When we wrote part 1 about our Glen-L Squirt, we didn't know there would be a part 2. But here is a follow-up to the December 2015 piece about our Glen-L Squirt. This time we have a … read more
Building the Glen-L Squirt Changed My Life

Building the Glen-L Squirt Changed My Life

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Feb 4th 2016

Building Boats Became a Career Fresh out of High school back in 2004, I decided to build a Glen L Squirt boat. Having no experience with wood working or boats in general, it was quite the t … read more
Squirt by Bill and Linda Whitney

Squirt by Bill and Linda Whitney

Posted by BillW2 on Dec 7th 2015

We probably qualify for having completed a Glen-L Squirt in record time.  Actually, the record for longest time, since this boat was started in 2002 and finally finished (maybe) in only 13 yea … read more
Decking - the icing on the cake

Decking - the icing on the cake

Posted by Glen Witt on Mar 27th 2015

Icing isn’t necessary on a cake, but it sure makes it look and taste even better. An attractive wooden deck on a boat is similar. It doesn’t change the basic boat, but does enhance the appearance; … read more
Top 10 Boat Plans

Top 10 Boat Plans

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jun 6th 2014

Building a boat as a hobby is alive and well! In spite of current economic times, people are still building boats. They may not be laying down huge sums of moolah for a brand spankin’ new boat, but … read more
Squirt Runabout - A Work of Art

Squirt Runabout - A Work of Art

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Feb 1st 2013

Art Atkinson's retro Squirt Runabout was a hit at last year's Gathering of Boatbuilders in Tennessee. His boat was styled to match his 1956 Mercury Mark 25 with Sarasota blue and Sand tan simila … read more