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Tiny Titan · new build

Glen L Tiny Titan Hydroplane

by Matt · Texas · Message Matt

Building a small hydroplane for the kids to learn some basic boating skills on a fun boat!

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Spent
Aug 2026
Started
Rig & Spars 0.5 h Link

Today I planed and put in the bow batten. I had some extra thicken epoxy so I filled in some of the outside holes.

I think that's just about all the parts that have to get mounted for the structure, so whenever I get some time I need a good 2-hour block, I'm going to go outside and do a really good sanding to even out all the surfaces and get rid of all the extra gunk. I'm also going to use that time to add in some fiberglass on the inside into the joints and edges in which I think will need it the most. This boat is meant to go fast and take a beating and I don't want any wood pieces snapping if I can avoid it. So a little glass here and there will just help and it won't add that much weight.

What it cost

$1,951.00
$1,522.00
Into the boat
$429.00
Tools & gear
ItemQtySupplierCost
Boat Plans 1 Glen-L $75.00
Plug in jigsaw 1 Ryobi $100.00
lumber 1 Home Depot $100.00
Fir AB Marine 1/4" 4x8 2 Plywood company $200.00
Fir AB Marine 1/2" 4x8 1 Plywood company $137.00
Birch 1/8 4x8 Plywood 1 Plywood company $35.00
Craftsman planer 1 Craftsman $329.00
Fasteners and Fiberglass kit 1 Glen-L $400.00
6HP 2 Stroke Hangkai Outboard Engine 1 Hangkai $575.00