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Malahini by Ian Gruber (aka Iggy), Leduc, AB

On July 5, 2012, in Builder Blogs, Outboard Powered, by Iggy
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Here is my photo gallery of my Glen-L.com Malahini build “Old Black Rum”, her maiden voyage was on June 16th, 2012. The step-by-step build diary is located on Glen-L’s boatbuilder forum website here: http://www.glen-l.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=8124 A few quick stats: Old Black Rum is named after our favorite drink and namesake song by the band “Great Big […]

Why Are Boats Named After Women?

On December 9, 2011, in Glen-L Styles, WebLetters, by John B
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For centuries, mankind has braved the ocean in an effort to explore the wide-open spaces of the world. Boating is now more of a pastime than a necessity, although many of the old nautical traditions still exist. One of the most enduring traditions of the sea is the concept of naming a vessel. Boats are historically named […]