(see his post and gallery below)
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"I’m a Navy veteran forced into retirement with PTSD and have been using the build (Riviera) as part of my therapy. I’m OK now, but It has saved my life – literally! There is no other project like building a wooden boat...
~ BobD
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Subscriber!
It's amazing to think of how life has changed since my February Newsletter. As you know from our previous email (
you can read it here), we are still open and able to get you the products you need to build your boat. Many are finding the extra time away from work helps them to do just that. Bright side, right? We do hope you are all well and making the best of a challenging situation.
We have some good articles today and feedback as well as lots of Galleries. Funny thing, we have an article and a Gallery for the
Reliant which is a 49 foot world cruising sailboat. That's two different builders! We don't always get feedback on these larger designs because people tend to forget about us in the years it takes to build one. I'm glad these guys didn't forget!
If you need some inspiration, there are lots of folks currently building Glen-L boats and chronicling their progress on our Forum. Here are a few that are regularly posting (there are many more):
Enjoy your newsletter and as always, let me know if you have any questions.
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Customer Feedback...
I’ve been thinking of you and all our fellow boat builders during this difficult time. The bright side of this is that I have been working full time on my
Malahini
, and the progress has been terrific. Boat building turns out to be a great way to self-isolate. So I hope all of the Glen-L enthusiasts out there have an opportunity to lose themselves in their boat projects. I hope we can still gather in Tennessee this September. I plan to be ready for it.
Best wishes,
Walt Hansen
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I’ve had my
Minuet
in progress for 20 years. People often smirk and ask me if I’ll ever finish. I can’t explain to them that the joy is in the process. They can’t understand that just going out and looking at the blueprints, looking over the boat and planning next steps is as good as having it finished for me. - Jerry Shelton
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So I have received a bunch of emails from companies etc etc. I want to say I loved your email the most.
During this crazy time, I want to let you know that you are thought about, loved and very much appreciated. Please stay safe, healthy, positive and strong. Thank you!! Right back at you Gayle..Ed
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Best thing to do is to stay home and build boats during the Coronavirus scare. I’ve built two
Eight Balls
and a
Glen-L 25’
sailboat. One Eight Ball was stolen and the other Eight Ball and the 25’ were destroyed in the 2007 Witch Creek San Diego Wildfires.
Friends frequently ask about it but I found the real joy in the building. Not sure what to build next.
Looking....
Sam Frazier
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I’ve recently completed building a
Riviera
in Canberra Australia. I’m a Navy veteran forced into retirement with PTSD and have been using the build as part of my therapy. I’m OK now, but It has saved my life – literally! There is no other project like building a wooden boat, and there have been times when I wonder if part of my team are more impressed with its progress than I am.
The outer skin is Jarrah, a timber native to Western Australia (where I grew up), and that is its natural colour. I’ve used hoop pine plywood and natural hoop pine for the battens (an Aussie conifer a little heavier but much stronger than douglas-fir and with beautiful straight grain), and Tasmanian Oak and Victorian Ash for the frames/chine and sheers (both these timbers are actually eucalypts, but acquired the common names for (allegedly) having some resemblance to the timbers after which they were named – they are nowhere near as heavy or hard as real oak.
Keep reading
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This custom kit was developed using
Glen-L Zip
plans by Mark Molden of Benchmark Products in California. His precision CNC cut complete wood kit allows you to begin assembling your boat the minute you unpack it...no tracing, measuring or cutting needed!
See our site for details!
"Through my detailed receipts, I spent about $2200 on wood for my Zip 10 years ago and it wasn't CNC cut to fit!!! Great price point, it really makes sense to just buy the kit at this price. " - Chris Atwood
The very first ZipKit purchaser is currently building his Zip utilizing the kit and posting photos and details about the build on our
Forum here. He estimates that he's saving about 30% - 40% of building time by using the kit!
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I started this project of building a
Glen-L 49 foot Reliant
, World Cruising Sailboat, in 2009 with the construction of the boat shop and began construction of the boat later that year. Finally in 2013 I am about to start skinning the hull using the cold molded technique.
Keep reading
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We carry a Fastening Kit for each of our designs that contains all the nails and screws to build your Glen-L wood boat and you can find that kit through the alphabetical listing of our online catalog
here
. Plus, we also have silicon bronze screws, ring shank bronze nails, stainless steel fastenings, copper wire, carriage bolts and beauty (finish) washers too.
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Boatbuilder & RV Galleries
Thank you for posting photos in the Glen-L Galleries--Congratulations for pursuing your dream! Each of you has done beautiful work and should be very proud...
Click the thumbnails below to view the latest Builder Galleries.
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by Ralph, Keith, Hutch & Dick
Hayward, WI
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by
Darius Vinkevicius
Lithuania
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by Lee DenBraber
Peoria, IL
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by Sam Molvik
Edmonds, WA
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by Lars Waldeisen
Belgrade, MT
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by Don Carter
Palm Coast, FL
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It's simple to post your photos in our Gallery. See our online instructions that walk you through step-by-step how to do it:
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So many of you choose to change the interior of your boat and perhaps wish to change the motor location. Ken Hankinson wrote a really good article that explains how to correct for these changes in buoyancy and balance in
this article.
Until next time, build more boats...Glen-L boats that is!
At Your Service,
Gayle Brantuk
President
Glen-L Marine
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ELECTRICAL DESIGN PLANS
Glen-L Marine is pleased to offer electrical plans for the amateur boat builder from Ed Scott of Bayside Marine Design. These plans are fully detailed and can be used in a variety of boat building projects. All you need to do is match the length of your boat to an Electrical Plan size and you'll be able to wire your new boat, re-wire an existing boat or add new equipment.
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PLYWOOD BOATBUILDER
LIBRARY - $74.99
This is THE library you need to learn to build your own boat. This set comes with Boatbuilding with Plywood, How to Fiberglass Boats book & DVD and How to Build Boat Trailers. These books are valued at $94.90, so this is a significant savings!
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GLEN-L POXY GRIP ADHESIVE
This superior waterproof marine glue is formulated specifically for the boatbuilder, whether amateur or professional. POXY-GRIP is easy to use, requiring equal parts of resin and hardener (1:1 ratio). Use on all types of wood, most metals, and some plastics.
POXY-GRIP cures below 40° F (although more slowly), and is suitable for high humidity or on woods with relatively high moisture content since it does not absorb moisture during cure. The resin component is nearly water clear, while the polyamide hardener is amber color. Cured joints are clear, becoming virtually invisible. Ideal for use under clear finishes.
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GLEN-L BURGEE
These custom Glen-L burgees are made with high quality Solarmax Nylon and sewn appliqué style to withstand the rigors of a harsh marine environment. Glen-L burgees are assembled with UV protected polyester thread and finished with 100% brass grommets on a polypropylene header. The carefully selected materials provide the strength and protection needed to stand up against the elements of Mother Nature. These burgees are two layers so that the Glen-L Logo is readable on both sides. Dimensions are 10" at base and 15" long. Made in the USA.
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