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We are often asked “I can’t get mahogany, white oak or spruce; can I use [insert species here]?” Boats have successfully been built using all sorts of woods that are not recommended for boat building. But when we’re asked to recommend a wood or alternative wood, we pick from a standard list. In our plans, […]
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 this point in the construction. He added a couple of unique features. First, he changed the deck so that’s it’s all on […]
Most anyone can draw a boat; designing one takes a lot more effort and ability. Of primary importance in designing a small boat is knowledge gained by experience. At GLEN-L we design boats, build testing prototypes, and then test the in-water performance. Most designers don’t have the luxury of being able to test their final […]
The building frame is very important. Any imperfection in the building frame will also show up in the boat. I used a string line on the frame to make sure the frame was totally straight.
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