I wanted to learn how to sail, and was looking for a boat I could easily manage singlehanded and that had enough room for a few friends to join in the fun. I had no previous boatbuilding experience, and while I liked the looks of lapstrake, I thought it might be little overwhelming for a first build.After many hours of research I settled on the Glen-L 15, a sloop-rigged daysailer. I liked the looks of it, its plywood construction appealed to me, and with a length of 15′1″ and a 6′ beam it was just the right size for me for both building and sailing. In light air, a solo sailor can sit on the side benches, but as the wind approaches 10 knots, it's time to take a seat on the side deck.
Greg Johnson
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Nice job. The world is a more beautiful place thanks to your efforts.
Congratulations, she looks great! One point: Have you thought of fitting a kicking strap or have you found that unnecessary for most uses? I am now thinking of building one myself over here in England however I am wondering whether to gaff-rig a Glen-L 15, even with a small bowsprit—a sail plan I am particularly fond of as the spars are shorter and I think it would look very good. Happy sailing!
I built a GlenL 15 with plans purchased in about 2007. My boom is mounted much lower on the mast than yours and I believe mine was built to plan. Did you modify the boom placement from your plan or perhaps the plan changed since I built mine? Any idea?
I like your boat as it gives much more room in the cockpit with the boom higher.
Thanks,
Scott
Loved the article and you did a fantastic job on the build. I am in the process of building a Glen-L 14 and will incorporate many of your ideas.