News From Gayle

Affordable Boatbuilding Act

On November 8, 2013, in Boatbuilding Humor, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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The U.S. government has just passed a new law called: “The Affordable Boatbuilding Act” declaring that every citizen MUST build a boat, by April 2014. These “affordable” boats must cost an average of $54,000 – $155,000 each, so no skimping on cheap materials. This does not include taxes, trailers, towing fees, licensing and registration fees, […]

Why Use Cartridges?

On November 8, 2013, in News From Gayle, Plywood Construction, Shop Talk: Tips and Techniques, by Gayle Brantuk
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(This article is reprinted with permission from the System Three Blog) The most common errors using two-part resin systems packaged in cans or bottles involve measuring and mixing mistakes.  Over the years we’ve seen just about every conceivable way to make these errors.  These include everything from forgetting to include either the resin or hardener […]

Birthday Thoughts about Glen

On August 22, 2013, in News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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So, today’s my dad’s 95th birthday and just now I decided it would be a good time to tell you a little about Glen L from a personal perspective. First of all, let me make it clear that he won’t be happy that I’m writing something about him so let me say, sorry Dad. We […]

ACBS Workshop Stuff We Learned

On July 3, 2013, in News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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As mentioned in my previous post, the Antique & Classic Boat Society workshop that John & I went to last weekend was a wonderful event and we learned a whole lot. I’ve just listed some bullet points below of some things that may be interesting or helpful to you in your boat building project. In […]

Classic Boat Restoration

On June 28, 2013, in News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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As I mentioned in my last Glen-L Newsletter, John and I attended an ACBS Workshop last Saturday with our local chapter. The workshop was at Robinson Restoration in Fallbrook which is about an hour north of San Diego. Brian and Tim Robinson are father and son restorers of classic boats and they have an awesome […]