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Build Your Dream Boat #12

On July 30, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Continuing the boat building dream #12… A client called today who had just received a set of plans and patterns for the Barrelback. He said, “I’m looking at these plans and I’m confused . . . is there more information about how to do this? I have experience with wood working and I’m not stupid […]

Build Your Dream Boat #11

On July 30, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Today I want to give you a little behind-the-scenes look at what goes into developing a Glen-L design and what makes these boat plans much more valuable than the small price we charge … Back in the early ’50′s, my dad and his brother Elbert loved boats, played with boats and worked on boats. When […]

Build Your Dream Boat #10

On July 30, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Just as promised in my last post, this is all about the building form of your boat. My father wrote the following article which really paints a vivid picture of what is involved in the process. There are a couple of terms in the article that not everyone will understand so here are the definitions: […]

Build Your Dream Boat #9

On July 15, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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We recently received some photos from Bill Levien in Pleasant Hill California. Bill’s photos are an excellent illustration of building the frames for a boat. Bill is building our Flying Saucer, a 12′ classic runabout and one of our most popular designs. Here are a couple of photos of finished Flying Saucers. The first is […]

Build Your Dream Boat #8… or RV?

On July 15, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Recently a subscriber emailed and asked about the history behind the Glen-L Recreational Vehicles line of plans… you probably didn’t even know we have plans and patterns to build your own camper, trailer or fifth wheel, did you? Well, we do and they are available online. I’ll let you in on the story of our […]