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My builds 12 years 2 months ago #85007

fergalb Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 13 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	While I here I might as well show you my Glen-l builds. This is my first build called a Malahini And this is what I'm building at the moment a Crackerbox s753.photobucket.com/user/fergalbutler/slideshow/crackerbox/?albumview=slideshow Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 12 years 2 months ago #85013

vuyosevich Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2910 Karma: 76 Thank you received: 2	wow!!! simply beautiful craftsmanship..........ron Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 12 years 2 months ago #85018

deanlofall Offline Contributing Member Posts: 427 Karma: 49 Thank you received: 0	Great job! love that Crackerbox! Dean Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 12 years 2 months ago #85021

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Nice work, talented. A question for you. I'm in the process of restructuring a '69 shell lake with a mahogany deck and am tinkering with the idea of a windshield that you have on your woodie. What is it, where can I get the metal "frames" , They would have to fit a curved top deck. The glass would not be a problem since there are plenty of glass companies in my area that would make up pieces to fit. This is not a good picture of the deck but it gives the idea of where I'm at.
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Re:My builds 12 years 2 months ago #85025

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4898 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 12 years 2 months ago #85040

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Thanks Guys

Sabre I got mine on ebay they come up every now and then and I spent about a year waiting for them to come at the right price.
Most of the guys I know get them here www.aluminum-castings.biz for about $100 for the casting and $70 for polishing or you could get them chromed.

If money is no object you can get them here

www.classicboathardware.com/chriscraftdeckhardware.htm or www.californiaclassicboats.com/chris1.htm

Good luck.

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Re:My builds 12 years 2 months ago #85041

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Awesome job on both boats Fergalb, thank you for sharing and welcome aboard! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 12 years 2 months ago #85060

thompsonboat Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1418 Karma: 188 Thank you received: 19	Classic Boat Connection at Mankato, MN also sells brackets for windshield frames. Oh, nice boat! Andreas Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 12 years 1 month ago #86363

Dave the Wave Offline Contributing Member Posts: 493 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 0	Just GREAT!! I never could develop my wood working skills. But can certainly admire yours! Great video, well done!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 12 years 1 month ago #86364

Oldskier Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 145 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	WOW! I have gazed longingly at the Glen-L website for years. Barely have the patience to rebuild old fiberglass though, not sure I could do the woodwork. Thanks for posting, beautiful boats! Bernie Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 12 years 1 month ago #86365

fergalb Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 13 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for your kind comments, I only have basic DIY skills so if I can do it anyone can. On the first test run she started porpoising at around 40mph so I am making some tabs to see if that will help I might try and add a bit of weight to the bow also. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 12 years 1 month ago #86392

Atlasrob Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 30 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	Simply awesome and outstanding craftsmanship, and to think most of us would not even attempt this in a full shop let alone outside. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 11 years 9 months ago #90588

fergalb Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 13 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	A little update on how she ran with the trim tabs Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 11 years 9 months ago #90608

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4898 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Very cool!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 11 years 9 months ago #90613

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Outstanding! I'd say Old's Cool responded well to the addition of the trim tabs, do yo agree Fergalb ? Just wondering, do you plan to install a hatch / cover over the engine? (Maybe lexan or plexi if you still wanted to be able to show it.) Gorgeous boat either way IMHO! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:My builds 11 years 9 months ago #90614

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Thanks guy's

I did make a start at building a hatch but I didn't like the look of it as it was too high having to go over the exhaust elbows so then I though I would save up and get some of the low profile aluminium ones and then make a new hatch but money is tight at the moment so I might go back to the drawing board.

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