Welcome to montgomery model boat clubs mmbc newest class of racing boats, the crackerbox. Changes include a 18 hotpressed mahogany transom reinforcement visible from inside the hull, and a ribbed reinforcement with six gluing clamps for the bowend of the deck for a stronger hull. As the demand for these beautiful boats increased so did their. Worldlingo can record all glen l crackerbox for sale adultdirections and edit quiet to pick participants where released. Plans for stitch and glue boats and sup christine demerchant. In 2011 fergal went about building the first irish glenl cracker box. Tiny might a 12 rear cockpitforward engine inboard for plywood construction. The 2018 long beach sprint nationals cracker box p55 at marine stadium duration. This is one of 3 boats that tom george has designed and built.
Check out the crackerbox boat for sale with ford v8 60 hp all built to be a water rod. I know it is not a glen l, since i have purchased the plans and patterns for that boat. The attention to detail and build quality is quite remarkable. Please restore them properly and preserve history monday, february 3, 2020.
Tremblay lines and a no nonsense attitude make these cracker boats a must have for hard working commercial guys needing to fish skinny waters and people just wanting that old florida flair. Ads related to rc crackerbox boat plans find rc boats up to 75%. State quilt show part 2 adventures in making things love the ricrac on the border. Fergals boat building the glenl cracker box boat renovation people. Stitch and glue is a good choice for wooden boat plans for beginners in particular. Im sure some of the cracker box racers on rdp could point you in the right direction for a set of plans for a race legal boat. May 9, 2014 glen l plans 1947 built cracker box racer built by mel larson runs a buick straight 8 she raced as imposter from 1947 50 and was driven by bo johnson presently owned by. Tweet tweet a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z. Fergal rebuilt the engine and gearbox using a friends workshop so it could be craned into his beloved creation. Building boats from glen l plans is simple and straight forwardi honestly have never run into a problem, unless it was of my own making.
Typically only seen in florida fishing areas these boats embod. Who else wants to see the boats that others are building or have built from the glen l designs. Hiv glen l crackerbox for sale, and variety and history cheats and years. Crackers boats mini top ideas spinning top boat crop tee. See our online inboard hardware catalog at the left along with our. This video is about a boat i built named olds cool she is a glen l crackerbox. The boat is usually fitted with a directdrive flywheelforward v8 no transmission is used with the propeller shaft coupled directly to the front of the crankshaft snout via a chain coupler. Cracker box a 15 rear cockpitforward engine inboard for plywood construction. Im looking for a project to start on my birthday this year and came across the macklegend model boats california cracker box and their gar wood speedster and fell in love. She can easily handle a skier and is an ideal boat for cruisin down the main drag.
Correct and proper restorations and preservation of old cracker box boats. Alex did topnotch work on his boat which is a serious example of excellent. The fourmile triangle race course was a torture track. An aft cockpit speed boat with inboard motor mounted forward for the home boat builder. Cracker boxs were popularised in america after the second world war and until recently when fergal built one, there wasnt a glenl cracker.
Zip builder ted gauthier boatbuilders site on glen l. New build this boat was designed as a direct drive no gear box so no reverse i can make it 10% bigger and fit a v drive but causes a lot of other probs. Since we know kens design work glen was kens mentor for those 22 yearswe feel very comfortable with his expertise and commitment to detail that is a part of the glen l. When we canadians can\t play hockey we fill up the rink and go boating. On the boca raton offer, the research allows conducted in building 8, room ss222 above the information division background. But bravo anyways, after all its a firstborn boat, which is special. Having gone through every square inch, inside and out, i know its not a glen l. Wooden speed boats, runabout boat, classic wooden boats, wooden boat building, build your own boat, water crafts, lake tahoe, saving money. See our online inboard hardware catalog at the left along with our hardware list below. Learn about propellers, be a hero not a zero, propeller for sale st cloud minnesota boat dealer duration. Glen l cracker box shaft layout diagrams 14mar2012. T hese photos are filed alphabetically by boat name. Glen l little hunk john gardners wooden boats to build and use has a 22 work skiff which would work nicely with a 7090 hp motor.
Crackerbox racing boats covering the cracker box racing boats and the century thunderbolt racers. For a description of the boatbuilding methods used to build the boats in glen l catalog this is the place to go. Inboard runabouts, ski boats, and sport boats to 30 dyno jet an 11 jet boat for stitch and glue plywood construction. Norman cove, bahamas boat building is one of the few pursuits where utilization of the end product is as rewarding as its. See more ideas about boat building, boat and wooden speed boats. Dec 06, 2012 marathon racings most dominating boats turn 50. The boat is coming along, varnish work is complete and reassembly is taking place, here are a couple of pictures of the boat as we get near the completion of the project. Jet powered glen l squirt built by david one response to glenl design boat videos.
Fergals boat building the glenl cracker box wooden. The glen l has a different arrangement of bulkheads. When you stomp on the accelerator its easy to imagine youve left the pack and are about to take the checkered flag. As mentioned, i was gearing up to build a glen l when i found this one for sale.
The glen l cracker box boat renovation people boat plans. See glen l boats in action and hear from the builders that built them. Oz rc boat supplies crackerbox everything you wanted to know about the rc model boats at oz rc boat supplies take to the water with a new radio controlled model speed boat. The salton sea 500 marathon race was a boat breaker. Whether building from a frame kit or full size patterns, construction is quick and simple, even for beginners. Building the glenl hot rod flywheel forward engine page. Gayle brantuk, vp glen l marine designs out for a ride at the glen l boatbuilder gathering, lake nickajack, tennessee, september 79, 2012. Had a cracker box in 1954 with a flathead and w headers which werent water cooled. Chevy engines in the 1950s were often salvaged from old corvettes and used to propel the boats. My eyes light up, i jumped out of my seat and grab my copy of hop up the first 12 issues, why because it has pics of old cracker box racing in it. It is not necessary that you have any experience with blueprints. Fergals boat building the glenl cracker box boat renovation. Glen l kit built in 1991 kept in show condition forget building one from scratch it takes too long. The glen l has a different arrangement of bulkheads and one less bulkhead.
Harris scarfe is one of australias longest trading retailers, with over 160 years of experience. Glen l boats for sale by owner, dealer, and broker. May 06, 2009 i am planning on building the glen l tnt. Boat is setup forsbc not included had a supercharged motor in the boatrunning, used motor for my new flat.
Its a proven hull, about 25 guys around atlanta own one. So i wanted to know if anybody has seen one of these a kitchen rudder and can it be fitted to a powerboat. This is a quick clip of alex neymarks cracker box in action. I have links at our crackerrc yahoo group site if your looking for a plastic cracker. Vintage boats crackers skiing past box snare drum ski.
Quite simply, we are your one and only destination for buying great. Very complex and large boats can be built using this method. The 600 pound engine cg is located at 70 from the transom. Alex did topnotch work on his boat which is a serious example of excellent craftsmanship. Crackerbox boat plans how to build a putt putt boat wooden speed boat plans free sailing boat plans for sale runabout boat buildat building on a boat boat layouts plansh for boat 8 best crackerbox images glen l cracker box archives boatbuilders site on glen l rc plans vintage 1 5 scale racing cracker box model boat boat bench seat plans boat building laws a waterfowl how to build a. Covering the cracker box racing boats and the century thunderbolt racers.
This 1946 wooden cracker box boat has been totally rebuilt by little johns marine fabrication. Glen l boatbuilder gathering 2012, lake nickajack, tennessee, september 79 2012. Fergals boat building the glenl cracker box boat building. Harris scarfe online homewares, manchester, clothing, fashion. The glen l 10 is very lively under sail, points well, and is highly maneuverable. I am currently trying to get the plans asap, so i can start figuring out what type of wood, how much, and where to buy but i dont think i am going to have as many problems buying the wood as sealing the boat. Ive built a half dozen glen l boats including a glen l 25. Don and friend tom george the poets husband working on the cracker box. Ken hankinson boat designs for the beginning boat builder. The modern built boats and canoes are covered in clear fiberglass allowing the wood to show thru. It has been used in competition, achieving speeds in excess of 70 mph with a small block chevy. This was scrounging for parts, buying used whenever i could, including the motor and trailer. Trailer has new wheels and tires new lights and wiring.
New build crackerbox things have been a bit slow but the kids are back to school this week so i should have more time to play as you can see from my link i have been stripping the donor boat and have the engine out ready for a rebuild as you can hear on the video there is a slight knock in it. Remember, these costs will vary depending on the materials you use and prices in your area. If a year of build was provided, we have included that information, otherwise the date of build is unknown so take that into consideration when estimating your costs. Today i got the first few planks of mahogany on the transom,i will add photos to the album tomorrow. Ken worked for glen l for over 22 years from 1965 until 1987 when he ventured out on his own and formed hankinson associates. Please note plans are not suited for scratch build. This web site chronicles the construction of a glen l marine designs 17 vdrive ski boat. Trailer is included in execelent shape and was setup to fit boat perfectly. Glenl has set the standard for boat plans for decades. He needed an engine that would be true to the cracker box style, so he salvaged a gm 5. Australia cracker box by phil hinc, north haven, australia.
Comparing those plans and patterns to my crackerbox it becomes quite obvious. Unfollow crackerbox boat to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The following cost and time figures have been submitted by builders. Cracker box by peter randall, lemon tree passage, nsw australia 6 may 2005 cracker box update attached, hopefully, is a photo of my boat the \ red dwarfe \. You can do your own automotive motor conversion using components available from glenl. This proven design can be built even if youre on a budget. Books arranged by guided enterprise charter school. Fergals boat building the glen l cracker box boat renovation people born in ireland he is the swiss army knife of boat builders. It contains everything you will need to install or retrofit an inboard engine in a boat. Ski king a 15 classic midengine ski boat for plywood construction. Small sailboats classic wooden boats engine repair wood boats small engine boat plans furniture projects boating boats. Building the glenl hot rod home page kane custom boats.
Inboard runabouts, ski boats, and speedboat plans and kits designed for the home boat builder. Built by ross ireland in 1964 glen l plans were used to build this boat for show. In 2011 fergal went about building the first irish glen l cracker box. Im currently repairing some stress cracks prior to new paint. Browse through our catalog of inboard boat hardware. In an effort to attract more members and still operate the club in a fun. No building form is required and all materials are used with a bare minimum of waste. Suitable inboard engines for a crackerbox boat design net. Boat currently in dry heated storage if in need of more pics or have questions please ask. It was completed in 2009 and hasnt been touched since. During most years 19611964 less than 25 percent of the original starters were able to limp to the finish line.
Many of these parts were developed especially for glen l designs but are compatible with any typical inboard installation. You can do your own automotive motor conversion using components available from glen l. I recently bought some plans from glen l for a 15 crackerbox gentlemans style runabout. I put together a materials list for a tornado a while back the materials arent something you can get at lowes, a specialty lumber yard was needed and it added up fast. Here are some pictures of the quilt i sent to kate in the swap another little quilt. Cracker boxs were popularised in america after the second world war and until recently when fergal built one, there wasnt a glenl cracker box in the united kingdom and ireland. I need to really think about the inboard powerplant i want to drop in her before i start the overall design process. The glen l 10 requires a minimum investment, and shes easy to build. I am trying to do it on as much of a budget as possible. You can build your own boat too, just like these folks have. Glenl has over 300 boat plans for boats you can build. Anyways, did some work on my hull today triming the deck and hatch. Lifting the boat by the engine to put it on the trailer. Many boat designers who offer plans have produced or adapted their designs for stitch and glue boatbuilding.
The compact cracker box is easy to trailer and handle, too. So i meet the 80yearold man selling the boat, a deal is struck and i am the proud owner of an old wood cracker box. I recently bought some plans from glenl for a 15 crackerbox gentlemans style runabout. Apr 10, 2006 got to ride in one a few years ago that was a homebuilt plank construction cruiser with a flathead v8 for power.
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