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Jet Squirt Funabout Builder Interview

On May 20, 2011, in News From Gayle, Outboard Powered, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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Yes, I said FUNabout, not RUNabout, although this little boat is both! The Squirt is a 10′ runabout designed for plywood construction. This little runabout is the most popular design we have and many have been built. Over the years, there have been quite a few builders that have altered this little funabout to use […]

Riviera Builder Interview

On May 12, 2011, in Build Your Dream Boat Series, Inboard Powered, News From Gayle, Videos, by Gayle Brantuk
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This interview was taken at the 2010 Gathering of Boatbuilders in Tennessee. Dave Lott built a beautiful version of our Riviera design. Dave is a very active member of the Glen-L Forum so many of us feel like we were practically there during the building of his Riviera. Like many other Forum members, he shared […]

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 […]

New Tugboat Design

On January 11, 2011, in Inboard Powered, News From Gayle, Stitch and Glue Construction, by Gayle Brantuk
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One of the most popular designs here at Glen-L is our Tubby Tug which is a 9 foot stitch and glue tugboat. This boat was designed with kids in mind, but it’s popular with all ages of “kids”! Pug shown with cabin and ETM power version Now we’re pleased to announce a brand spanking new […]

Cold Molded Planking Review

On December 15, 2010, in News From Gayle, by Gayle Brantuk
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Many of our boat designs call for cold molded, double or multiple diagonal planking. This is a method of applying the skin or planking of the boat in multiple layers; the first layer about 45 degrees and subsequent layers approximately crossing at right angles to the previous one. Cold Molding is used on boats that […]