"mike.e.worrall" wrote:
Sure - many are familiar with Glen-L. They're probably the
'best
known' supplier of plans / kits for amateur boat builders.
Many will
deride their designs as being old / slow / fat / ugly etc, but
their
plans are very complete, and many have successfully turned
there plans
into boats - instead of frustration - through the years.
Their
customer support is very good, which is (seemingly) more than
can be
said of other 'plans' sellers.

I'm in the midst of their 29' sailing cutter 'Francis Drake' ,
C/flex
which I (obviously) don't think of in those terms expressed
previously.
If you haven't already done so, purchase the Study Plans for
the
design you're interested in. This will enable you to get a
better feel
for the design than what's available on-line. You might try
contacting
other "36" builders via their 'Boatbuilder Connection' forum
at
Glen-L.com.

Mike Worrall
Los Angeles

news.usenetserver.com wrote:
Thinking about starting the Glen-L 36 Sailboat by Glen-L
boat designs.
Anybdoy have any experience with either this boat or any of
their designs?

I am currently building a Glen L 36. I bought the project about 13
yrs ago from a guy who had over 10 yearsinto the project. I have out
grown the boat before I have finished it. I figure a year or 2 before
launch with a few more years to finish. It is built cold molded with
fiberglass/ epoxy on the outside except the transom which is epoxy and
varnish. I might consider selling the project if someone was
seriously interested. Now I have less time and more money than when I
started. I have enjoyed the project however. These days refurbishing
a well used boat is a much better use of time unless you really have
lots of time and really want to build a boat.