Building Tales
Glen and Tony
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Glen and Tony Build Stable Boats

Glen Howard and Tony Mullins both owned commercial kayaks but wanted to build their own Greenland style boats. Tony frequently goes out ocean fishing in a sit on top, so he wanted something similarly stable. Tony ended up building a boat with a 24 inch beam and Glen ended up building a boat with a 23 inch beam.
The Building Process
For details on Glen and Tony's building adventure visit the building page.

The finished boats

Tony sporting the Western Greenland style paddling hat.


Glen Howard heading out to sea.


Mission accomplished, the boats are suitable for rafting up and lounging in.


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