Walter’s Malahini Build

On September 4, 2018, in Builder Blogs, Outboard Powered, by WalterH
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Frames I spent the month of July making the frames for my Malahini and took August off. September is off to a good start with building the form and hanging the frames.  I raised the height of the building form to “bucket height” so I can fair the sheer without getting on my knees.  I […]

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Barrelback jet boat

On August 1, 2018, in Glen-L Styles, by Greg
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A lot has been been said whether it would be possible to run a jet in a Barrelback hull so I thought I would give it a try. Now right or wrong the result was pretty good and the boat is a lot of fun. I asked a navel architect friend of mine for a […]

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First attempt at making a steel boat, the Goliath-Pt 3

On July 5, 2018, in Builder Blogs, Power Cruisers, Steel Construction, by Dan Hennis
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You can read Part One of this blog here Part Two is here To read the newest post of June 29, 2018 click here Feb. 2, 2018 – Installed the fantail deck edge angle. I had to notch the 1/8″ X 1″ angle to match the curve of the boat. Finished forming and installing the aft […]

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Glen-L Relocation is Complete!

On June 27, 2018, in News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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My father, Glen L. Witt, started Glen-L Marine in the back bedroom of his home in Compton, California in 1953. He soon found a small office he could rent down the street within walking distance. Fast forward to 1956 and Glen-L Marine was in a position to not only purchase a property but also build […]

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Carefully review all plans and instructions….

On June 18, 2018, in Builder Blogs, Builder Tips, Plywood Construction, by WalterH
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“Carefully review all plans and instructions….” Whenever we start a “do-it-yourself” project, we invariably receive the sage advice, “Carefully review all plans and instructions before you begin construction.” But what does that really mean? I’m reminded of the certified document examiner who was testifying in court. After stating he had examined a particular document, the […]

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