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Calibrating Your Tachometer

On July 20, 2012, in Outboard Powered, by Gayle Brantuk
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(This article was copied from the Glen-L Forum because it seemed like something you would benefit from. It was written by Glen-L Forum Member and Moderator “ttownshaw” who has built our Malahini outboard. Those of you at the gathering knew that I was concerned about the prop I was running as it appeared I was only running […]

V-Dory Builder Interview

On May 31, 2012, in News From Gayle, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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Today I was answering questions from a potential boat builder about the V-Dory. I wanted to direct him to the video interview in this article when I discovered that I had never posted it. If I did post it somewhere, I don’t know where it went! Life seems like that sometimes, doesn’t it? It’s just […]

Glen-L 13 Builder Feedback

On May 24, 2012, in News From Gayle, Plywood Construction, Sailboats, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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Robert (Hank) Henne recently completed building a Glen-L 13 and is eager to help other builders. You can find his contact information in our Project Registry Archives. Hank used 1/4″ plywood covered in fiberglass and Cypress on the deck with lots of varnish. He has posted a wonderful Gallery on our website detailing his build […]

History Photo #8

On May 18, 2012, in History Photo of the Week, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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  In the History Photo #3 post, it showed Darrell Kasenburg working in our mail room. Well, Darrell dropped by our office this week, so I thought I’d post another photo that he’s featured in… Darrell was on the cover of the Southern California Boating and Racing Journal in May, 1961. He’s in the Tuffy and […]

Whitehall Rowing Craft Builder Interview

On May 3, 2012, in News From Gayle, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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 Howard and Laura Bergenholz built a beautiful Whitehall and today’s interview shows this fine piece of craftsmanship. Howard added an interesting feature to his boat in that he installed a small electric motor on the bottom of the rudder. Howard planed all his own wood and cut a bead and cove in each strip. He used […]