Dan's Indiana Jones Boat Project

Glen-L Mahogany Runabouts

There is something about a classic mahogany runabout that attracts admiration and attention. The flaring concave sides flowing into a reverse barrel tumblehome at the transom, combined with the gleaming mahogany finish, accentuate the sleek flowing lines and conjure up the feeling of what real boating is supposed to be.

Links

Glen-L Website

Runabout In Action

Indiana Jones YouTube Spoof

Phase I: Plans and Frames

Most people think I am crazy, some people think I am ambitious. I just think it is fun. Here are some pics of my early phase I progress on my 20' Mahogany Runabout project.

Gluing up the stem lams and breasthook.

 

Here is one of my helpers. This one is not always very much actual 'help', but he does love to use tools.

 

My first Hoduras Mahogany Board. It is way longer than two boys tall, and a little more than one boy wide.

 

Gluing up the top member of the transom.

 

 

Dan's Indiana Jones Mahogany Runabout project base on the Glen-L Riviara Design