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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 #19

On August 2, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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I have a bit of nostalgia for you today… a while back my husband John and I went to the Annual Antique and Wooden Boat Show at Lake Arrowhead, California. The event is sponsored by the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS). We enjoy seeing all of the old Chris-Craft, Century, Thompson, Garwood and other […]

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 #17

On August 2, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Today we have an article about boat trailers written by Ken Hankinson back in 1987. Enjoy… Boat Trailers – a Naval Architect’s viewpoint By Ken Hankinson, Naval Architect Trailering to and from the water could be the hardest use your boat will ever get, especially if you don’t select the correct trailer or use your […]

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 […]