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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 #14

On July 30, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Today we’re going to talk about a couple of subjects. First, that boatbuilding is not an exact science, and second, about planking a boat. So did you know that building a boat is a pretty forgiving project? We occasionally get calls from machinists who are building our boats and they really have an issue with […]

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 […]

Build Your Dream Boat #12

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 #12… A client called today who had just received a set of plans and patterns for the Barrelback. He said, “I’m looking at these plans and I’m confused . . . is there more information about how to do this? I have experience with wood working and I’m not stupid […]

Build Your Dream Boat #11

On July 30, 2010, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Today I want to give you a little behind-the-scenes look at what goes into developing a Glen-L design and what makes these boat plans much more valuable than the small price we charge … Back in the early ’50′s, my dad and his brother Elbert loved boats, played with boats and worked on boats. When […]