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Making Our Lives Golden: The Choices We Have

On July 12, 2011, in News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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This article is a reprint from a Newsletter I’ve subscribed to for years called “Early To Rise”. It’s one of those articles that really made me think and consider the activities I choose to engage in. I do think that building a boat falls into the “Golden” category of activities–what do you think? I hope you enjoy […]

The Basics Needed to Build a Boat

On March 16, 2011, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Sometimes it helps to go back to the basics whether it’s with marketing a business or building a boat. We are frequently asked what you need to get started building your own boat. So, I thought it would be a good idea to spell out for you what you need to get started.  Let’s say […]

Warning! Boat Building is an Addiction

On November 18, 2010, in News From Gayle, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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Building a boat is definitely an addiction and boat builder Kevin Brown has coined that phrase for himself. The Squirt is the second Glen-L boat that Kevin has built and is not the last. The first was our Tubby Tug design that is a little 9′ tug  he built for his daughter. The Squirt is by […]

Building a Boat is a Rewarding Hobby

On November 17, 2010, in News From Gayle, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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Building a boat is a challenging, rewarding and just plain fun hobby. It’s not just another project, it’s a lifetime of memories the whole family will enjoy. Many who build our boats have fond memories of helping their father build one when they were kids and all the fun they had as a family using […]

Stitch and Glue is a Simple Way to Build a First Time Boat

On November 2, 2010, in News From Gayle, Stitch and Glue Construction, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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  A Cabin Skiff Builder Shares His Story… Stitch and glue boat building is touted by many as the preferred method of building for the first timer. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, this type of boat building is done by forming plywood panels around forms and then stitching them together. Stitch […]