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Build Your Dream Boat #20

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Are you concerned with finding the correct type and quality of plywood to build your boat? Today’s article by Ken Hankinson should clear up some of your questions. Enjoy… CHOOSING PLYWOOD FOR BOAT USE By Ken Hankinson, Naval Architect Among the several factors concerning the proper selection of plywood to use in boat work may […]

Build Your Dream Boat #18

On August 2, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Continuing the boat building dream #18… This week’s post is specifically for those of you who are still trying to decide if building a boat is right for you or if you can really do it. This article was written by Naval Architect, Ken Hankinson back in 1985 for publication in Trailerboats Magazine but is […]

Build Your Dream Boat #16

On August 2, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Continuing the boat building dream #16… Since my father began Glen-L Marine in the early 1950′s, boat building has been part of my life. I thought I’d share some of my experiences with Glen-L boats for a more personal post this time… When I was between 1 and 4 years old, my father was building […]

Build Your Dream Boat #15

On August 2, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Frequently we receive emails asking what is included in a set of plans and patterns, or what are the contents of a Stitch and Glue Kit. Or, what are the dimensions on this strut, etc… you get the picture. The following should clear up those questions and if you keep reading, I’ll tell you about […]

Build Your Dream Boat #13

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… Today we offer yet another great article from our founder, Glen L. Witt. This one describes the difference in a planing boat and displacement boat how that affects performance and speed. We get a lot of questions about powering a boat and hopefully this will help… Glen L. Witt, Founder of […]