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by Mark Bronkalla Every so often, boatbuilding points out that the correct answer to a problem is not always the obvious one. There have been many questions regarding which type of fastener is best; whether galvanized, bronze or stainless. This is complicated by the lack of readily available bronze vs. the ready availability of stainless. […]
Just a few pics of my Barrelback which I completed in October 2015 using Glen L plans. The boat runs a Ford pcm 351W engine which I built from the ground up.The steering is hydraulic which in retrospect was overkill but nice to have.I also fitted a hydraulic engine hatch lifter which makes small adjustments […]
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 task. Thankfully, there was “The Boatbuilder Forum” to help guide me through the project. I have not kept in […]
What do you do if the Bill of Materials for your boat calls out a 1/4″x4’x16′ sheet of plywood? You have two choices: find it, or make it. In the past, long sheets were more readily available than now. If we were to build the boat in our shop, we would use 4’x8′ sheets and […]
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