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[johngsandusky]

I probably have two dozen Disston's, but use maybe four regularly.

[johngsandusky]

The boat looks great, well done!

[johngsandusky]

My first build in 87-88 was a Glen-L Topper 11' sailing dinghy. I sailed it a couple of seasons before buying a Pennant 20. Later when I had a yawl on...

[johngsandusky]

Looks like fun!

[johngsandusky]

Thanks! Your boat is a beauty!

[johngsandusky]

The posts above are all sensible. I think $1000 would be a cheap price for it, I paid that for a fairly beat Shellback.
Wood boats are hard to sell,...

[johngsandusky]

Hi fsvetterlein, welcome aboard!
The original poster of this thread hasn't been back since 2011. He might get an email notification of your reply....

[johngsandusky]

I'm enjoying this, and look forward to your launch and sailing.

[johngsandusky]

Mine also excludes the bilge when I click "what's new". I think I made that setting long before the new software.

[johngsandusky]

Wow! That's a beauty! Welcome aboard.

[johngsandusky]

Welcome aboard!
A friend used cherry for the gunwales of a dinghy, I don't know if he steamed them. If you try, let us know how it goes.

[johngsandusky]

Beautiful!

[johngsandusky]

She may have a copy of the original article.

[johngsandusky]

Wooden boats are hard to sell. I sold my dory skiff last year through Craigslist. I also advertised it on Woodenboat, and Small Boats Monthly. When the...

[johngsandusky]

Enjoy your trip! I've built a couple of Glen-L boats.

[johngsandusky]

My only comparable experience is cruising a 20' Pennant Sloop without an engine. I used an ice box and camp stove, maybe stacking backpack style pots?...

[johngsandusky]

It's worth asking. You might also contact Susan Altenberger (?) his partner who carried on the design business. I didn't keep many copies. Good luck with...

[johngsandusky]

Cool, thanks for sharing.

[johngsandusky]

Beautiful boat.

[johngsandusky]

Any start is a good start. Keep us posted.