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Old 07-10-2012, 04:45 PM   #1
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Glen-L

Anybody ever build a boat from glen-l plans? I am thinking about building one but would like to know what I am getting myself into. Thinking about starting with a canoe or a kayak, then moving on to a replica 1940s barrelback.
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Old 07-10-2012, 06:08 PM   #2
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Re: Glen-L

I built the boat I have now from plans. Glass over wood. Very similar to some of the Glen-L boats. I wouldn't do it again, but I'm really glad I did it...kinda seems backwards I know.
It was a LOT of work, and a LOT of reading, and quite a few Oops! moments. I can say, take extreme care with the details...laying our electrical, plumbing, etc, was some of the toughest part to design. You have the flexibility to deviate from the plans to put in storage, or anyting like that so its pretty neat to end up with exactly what you want.

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Old 07-11-2012, 09:38 AM   #3
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Re: Glen-L

Given the current depressed used boat price, I don't think you can build one with quality hardware and come out financially ahead even if you factor in your time at minimum wage (or even $1/hour).


Everything about boat is expensive. Boat parts/components are even more expensive.


Also, as someone pointed out, a LOT of work is right.
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Old 07-11-2012, 04:59 PM   #4
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Re: Glen-L

check out http://www.spirainternational.com/hp_wood_boats.html
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Old 07-11-2012, 05:05 PM   #5
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Re: Glen-L

You are right on the money Joe...do it for the experience, not to save money.
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Old 07-11-2012, 08:35 PM   #6
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Re: Glen-L

Yes I have built a 16' Console Skiff from Glen-l. It is a stitch-n-glue design. It is very time intensive but also very rewarding. I was very satisfied with their plans and instructions, they were complete. Ended up with a nice boat, too!

One thing you might want to check before you commit to building is the availability of boatbuilding wood/plywood in your area. I have found that 'local' lumber yards charge twice as much for marine plywood as a boatbuilding lumberyard.
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Old 07-12-2012, 01:52 PM   #7
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Re: Glen-L

Thanks for all the replies. Building a boat has never been about money for me. I was really just looking for someone who has experience with Glen-L plans.
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Old 07-16-2012, 03:56 PM   #8
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Re: Glen-L

I haven't built from their plans but I have built boats. The ply on frame that the majority of their plans are based on are more time intensive than stitch and glue. They seem like solid boats and I almost bought my most recent boat plans from them but changed my mind at the last moment to build a stitch and glue. I've seriously looked at their Pacific Dory plans as well as Spira International's plans on them too.

I guess it all comes down to what you want to work with: nasty chemicals with fewer wood parts for a faster build; or more wood and fewer chemicals?
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