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Glen-L Hot Rod

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Paint & Finish Link

Deck: The hull was prepped and sprayed with two rounds of Sherwin-Williams SpectraSeal 2K-uretha

We'll let the primer cure for a day before reassembly. Another week should do the trick ...

1. The hull was prepped and sprayed with two rounds of Sherwin-Williams SpectraSeal 2K-urethane black primer-sealer. The semi-gloss sealer confirms hull fairness prior to paint and provides UV protection. Here's a link to the Product Data Sheet: SpectraSeal™ P27B 2.1 VOC Color Primer Sealer We'll be finishing up the sheer trim and cockpit coamings over the Winter.

2. It's going to look nice in Corvette Yellow...

1 Hot Rod: Deck: The hull was prepped and sprayed with two rounds of Sherwin-Williams SpectraSeal 2K-uretha
2 Hot Rod: Deck: The hull was prepped and sprayed with two rounds of Sherwin-Williams SpectraSeal 2K-uretha
Systems Link

Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th

The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of the strut and front face of propeller hub.

Diameter was reduced from 12" to 11" which yields 1/2" more blade tip clearance.

1 Hot Rod: Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th
2 Hot Rod: Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th
3 Hot Rod: Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th
4 Hot Rod: Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th
5 Hot Rod: Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th
6 Hot Rod: Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th
7 Hot Rod: Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th
8 Hot Rod: Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th
9 Hot Rod: Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th
10 Hot Rod: Propeller: The propeller shaft was shortened by 5/8" to reduce the distance between the aft end of th
Systems Link

Seats: The rubber webbing we originally used for the seat base and back was too soft, so we repla

1. The rubber webbing we originally used for the seat base and back was too soft, so we replaced it with seat belt webbing. Here are a few photos of the final installation.

2. Custom fabricated steel brackets mount the adjustable driver's seat base to the engine stringer.

3. Here's a close-up shot of one of the brackets.

1 Hot Rod: Seats: The rubber webbing we originally used for the seat base and back was too soft, so we repla
2 Hot Rod: Seats: The rubber webbing we originally used for the seat base and back was too soft, so we repla
3 Hot Rod: Seats: The rubber webbing we originally used for the seat base and back was too soft, so we repla
Trailer & Gear Link

Trailer: We welded a square tube stub into the fender step to receive a removable boat guide on the

1. We welded a square tube stub into the fender step to receive a removable boat guide on the Port side. A 4' length of 1" square tube drops into the socket and is held in place with a 1/4" x 2" stainless steel pin.

2. At the 2012 Glen-L Boatbuilder Gathering, Lake Nickajack, Tennessee. Photo by Gayle Brantuk, Glen-L Marine Designs.

3. Photo by Gayle Brantuk, Glen-L Marine Designs.

4. If building a boat trailer, I recommend ordering Glen Witt's book How to Build Boat Trailers. All aspects of trailer construction are covered, including axles, hubs, wheels, brakes, tires, springs, couplers, frame construction methods, and much more in easy-to-read non-technical language. How to Build Boat Trailers" by Glen L Witt. It's a real honour to have a photo of your boat trailer on one of Glen's books. Our Glen-L 2100 trailer is featured in the top middle and lower right corner of the book cover. Click here to see Glen-L's Trailer Plans.

1 Hot Rod: Trailer: We welded a square tube stub into the fender step to receive a removable boat guide on the
2 Hot Rod: Trailer: We welded a square tube stub into the fender step to receive a removable boat guide on the
3 Hot Rod: Trailer: We welded a square tube stub into the fender step to receive a removable boat guide on the
4 Hot Rod: Trailer: We welded a square tube stub into the fender step to receive a removable boat guide on the
Hardware & Fit-Out Link

Hydraulic steering: Here's the finished dash

Here's the finished dash. (Click the image for a higher resolution photo).

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