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Building the Yukon just a little bigger.

On June 12, 2012, in Inboard Powered, Plywood Construction, by Tom Schmidt
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I’m a retired military vessel master with saltwater in my veins. I have always wanted a boat we could live aboard and enjoy our retirement. The cost of a vessel of this size was more than I wanted to try to finance so I decided to build my own. That way when I get it […]

V-Dory Builder Interview

On May 31, 2012, in News From Gayle, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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Today I was answering questions from a potential boat builder about the V-Dory. I wanted to direct him to the video interview in this article when I discovered that I had never posted it. If I did post it somewhere, I don’t know where it went! Life seems like that sometimes, doesn’t it? It’s just […]

Glen-L 13 Builder Feedback

On May 24, 2012, in News From Gayle, Plywood Construction, Sailboats, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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Robert (Hank) Henne recently completed building a Glen-L 13 and is eager to help other builders. You can find his contact information in our Project Registry Archives. Hank used 1/4″ plywood covered in fiberglass and Cypress on the deck with lots of varnish. He has posted a wonderful Gallery on our website detailing his build […]

Whitehall Rowing Craft Builder Interview

On May 3, 2012, in News From Gayle, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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 Howard and Laura Bergenholz built a beautiful Whitehall and today’s interview shows this fine piece of craftsmanship. Howard added an interesting feature to his boat in that he installed a small electric motor on the bottom of the rudder. Howard planed all his own wood and cut a bead and cove in each strip. He used […]

Super Spartan Build by Roberta Part 9

On April 27, 2012, in News From Gayle, Outboard Powered, Plywood Construction, by Gayle Brantuk
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To read the previous posts in this series, click the links below: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Tuesday, February 21, 2012 This week I’ve been working on the dash and cowl. I laminated some Okoume to the DF dash that came in the frame […]