Yes, you can. Build a boat yourself

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Updated: 10/2/23
With a plan from Glen-L.

We learned about the company several weeks ago when a group of people descended on our marina with their oh so cute little miniature boats. Apparently they built these boats themselves with blueprints from Glen-L!
How do you like this boat name - FastIdiots?
Not only do these talented people know how to build miniature boats, they also know how to party. We had fun chatting with some of them, and even met some boaters who used to cruise on bigger boats. And discovered that we were all docked on the St Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida around the same year. They were at the Ortega River Yacht Club while we were just around the corner, at Ortega River Boat Yard. We reminisced about our good old days on both Ortega River and the St Johns River. These people were so nice (aren't most boaters?) as to offer us a ride on their beautiful boat Beaujolais. We had a blast. Thank you Adam and Elaine!
Too bad this group has not returned in a long while. This part of the Tennessee River (Lake Nickjack) is wide, scenic and less crowded. The way we like it :-)
Early morning on the river
The other side of the old Hales Bar Dam, our favorite anchorage (middle)
This post is shared on Little Things Thursday, Skywatch Friday.

Location: Haletown, TN 37340, USA

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 15, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    I hear a lot of people really enjoyed your facility. The Glen-L community of boat builders are very friendly and helpful, as we are all Amateurs at the star.

    While there are certainly some smaller boats in the Glen-L community, there are also many, many full-sized boats, including 55ft sailboat designs. Pretty much every size and design you want, not just the cute little minatures.

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  2. Rod Hughes / Layton, UtahOctober 15, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Just a note to tell you we all don't build the mini boats I am in the process of building a 29' house boat Glen-l has plans for world crusers and ocean going work boats as well but it is impossable for these larger builds to come to the gathers

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  3. Rational RootOctober 16, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    We are a pretty international community too. I'm building a Glen L 14 here in Ireland. http://davesboat.blogspot.com/

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  4. VdriverXNovember 3, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Cute has little to do with some of them, too. I hit 92mph in my homebuilt boat last weekend! Some of them like to play rough!

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  5. mvmaithaiNovember 3, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    You folks are right - these boats are not only adorable, they are fun and fast! The Beaujolais we were on is a good size boat.

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  6. Yogi♪♪♪October 5, 2023 at 4:39 PM

    I love that wooden boat Lola.

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  7. Spare Parts and PicsOctober 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM

    Very cute. The craftsmanship looks impressive!

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  8. magiceyeOctober 5, 2023 at 9:02 PM

    The boats look cute and the skies magnificent!

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  9. JimOctober 5, 2023 at 9:32 PM

    Good one.

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  10. Light and VoicesOctober 7, 2023 at 3:14 PM

    It is so nice to express same interest to folks and especially when they have been at the same places too. Lucky!

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