Progress video on my Glen-L “Flying Saucer” build. Its a dual cockpit runabout, based on the Chris Craft style, mohogany speedboats of the 30’s and 40’s. Im not an expert, just a 1st time builder feeling my way around. Thanks for watching.
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@cashstore1 Thank you sir.
@GlenLMarine Got my building form level, plum and square tonite. Leveled and secured frames 2 and 4 to the building form. Then I ripped my battens, keel, chines and sheer lamnations, on the same table saw my late father used to build his Glen L Dory, back in 85. All this while having a few beers with my brother, which rarely happens. Out standing! Good times for sure. Spring is 10 weeks away. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . it’s go time. Thanks for watching
Looking good so far! You’re right–Zip and Flying Saucer share the same frames. . .
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@britex3186 I’m not sure, I’m just sticking to the plan. Glen L has been building boats for 50+ years. I furgure they know what their doing. Thanks for the comment.
is there a reason for using nails over screws other than cost?
Nice shovelhead.
@SuperUnknownMC The Thames River. The launch I use is about 3 miles from my house.
@classicoutboards thanks pal, whats the name of the river you take your boats out on?
@aeroliner750 Not sure what the final cost will be, I assume it will be a work in progress for a few years. But I should have it on the water this summer for about 3k, which is about what I spent on fuel last summer while using the formula. The 3/4 sheet of ply I used for the transome, cost me $191, yeah $191, (holy crap, thats what I said too) the 1/4″ okoume I’ll be using for the hull and deck is $90 a sheet. I could go 1/2 price on the material, but thats not my way.
@twistedkeys1 I hear ya.
two words, nail. gun.
hey way to go looking good so far
what do you think that this boat will cost at the end ?
you’re using some costly wood the plywood has to go for what 50 60$ per sheet ?
Looks good so far man