Glen-L Sneakboat vs Devlin Broadbill

RM Anderson

RM Anderson

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Opinions please on the Glen-L sneakbox vs. the Devlin Broadbill. Apparently Glen-L adapted the Barnegat Bay sneak box to stitch and glue so it's not a traditional shallow arch hull. I am familiar with Devlin's plans for the Broadbill as I have a set but have not heard much about the Glen-L design on this site. I understand the Broadbill is a planing hull verses a displacement hull for the Glen-L. It seems like the Broadbill gets alot more press but I am curious about why you would pick one over the other.
Thank you in advance, RM
www.glen-l.com

Sneak Box

www.glen-l.com www.glen-l.com
devlinboat.com

Broadbill 11

The “Broadbill” is intended for the solo hunter, being small enough and light enough to fit into the back of a pickup or you might even consider cartopping.
devlinboat.com devlinboat.com
 
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RM Anderson said:
Opinions please on the Glen-L sneakbox vs. the Devlin Broadbill. Apparently Glen-L adapted the Barnegat Bay sneak box to stitch and glue so it's not a traditional shallow arch hull. I am familiar with Devlin's plans for the Broadbill as I have a set but have not heard much about the Glen-L design on this site. I understand the Broadbill is a planing hull verses a displacement hull for the Glen-L. It seems like the Broadbill gets alot more press but I am curious about why you would pick one over the other.
Thank you in advance, RM
www.glen-l.com

Sneak Box

www.glen-l.com www.glen-l.com
devlinboat.com

Broadbill 11

The “Broadbill” is intended for the solo hunter, being small enough and light enough to fit into the back of a pickup or you might even consider cartopping.
devlinboat.com devlinboat.com
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The main Glen-L site is showing down at moment but looking at boat builders archive it looks like more work then the stitch and glue. The fore and aft construction may limit oil canning.

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Richard,
That is kind of what I was afraid of. Initially I assumed it was stitch and glue but then I noticed that the material list specified 1/4" ply so I thought maybe ply on frame. Of course I would not put a rudder or dagger board nor sail on so much of the frame work would be eliminated. Anyways, just kicking it around as there are not many designs that fit inside a toy hauler. RM
 
RM Anderson said:
Richard,
That is kind of what I was afraid of. Initially I assumed it was stitch and glue but then I noticed that the material list specified 1/4" ply so I thought maybe ply on frame. Of course I would not put a rudder or dagger board nor sail on so much of the frame work would be eliminated. Anyways, just kicking it around as there are not many designs that fit inside a toy hauler. RM
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Sounds like you just need a bigger toy hauler.
 
RM Anderson said:
Richard,
That is kind of what I was afraid of. Initially I assumed it was stitch and glue but then I noticed that the material list specified 1/4" ply so I thought maybe ply on frame. Of course I would not put a rudder or dagger board nor sail on so much of the frame work would be eliminated. Anyways, just kicking it around as there are not many designs that fit inside a toy hauler. RM
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I'm pretty sure the Glen-L is ply on frames. If I remember right there are longitudinals between the stations to stiffen it up for the thin ply.

All the boats in that class are pretty heavy, it is just hard to build them any lighter. I'd want to trailer one since I'd have a hard time getting one into a toy hauler without bashing the crap out of it.
 
RM Anderson said:
What I need is a bigger truck. Our current model is a Ram 1500 Ecodiesel. The lure of good milage wears off quickly when you realize your shortbox bed is virtually worthless and it's not rated to tow anything substantial. RM
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RM Anderson, if your looking for something small and stable and a planing hull. Try the plans for the Guenther Garvey its 10 and 12ft. I believe the plans are available on here
 
CaptBobKeeney said:
RM Anderson, if your looking for something small and stable and a planing hull. Try the plans for the Guenther Garvey its 10 and 12ft. I believe the plans are available on here
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Capt Bob,
I will do that, thank you for the suggestion. Quick question; is the Devlin Broadbill also a Garvey type boat or something entirely different? RM
 
CaptBobKeeney said:
RM, they are a different design this is my Guenther garvey its the 12ft model
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tod osier said:
All the boats in that class are pretty heavy, it is just hard to build them any lighter. I'd want to trailer one since I'd have a hard time getting one into a toy hauler without bashing the crap out of it.
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Capt Bob,
It looks fast! Our toy hauler has 11'7" of room so it is definitely an option if it can be built light enough as Tod suggests. Dynamic Dollies and Racks make lightweight takedown Dollies for small boats that could possibly assist in launching and recovery.
RM
www.dynamicdollies.com

HUMMER ROCK DORY

A Dynamic Type 1 Dolly is suitable for boats up to 250 lbs, such as a Hummer Rock Dory.
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RM Anderson said:
Capt Bob,
It looks fast! Our toy hauler has 11'7" of room so it is definitely an option if it can be built light enough as Tod suggests. Dynamic Dollies and Racks make lightweight takedown Dollies for small boats that could possibly assist in launching and recovery.
RM
www.dynamicdollies.com

HUMMER ROCK DORY

A Dynamic Type 1 Dolly is suitable for boats up to 250 lbs, such as a Hummer Rock Dory.
www.dynamicdollies.com www.dynamicdollies.com
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RM she moves pretty good with a 7.5hp and she’s pretty light idk the total weight but its all plywood and fiberglass. Ill get a rough weight for you
 
RM Anderson said:
Opinions please on the Glen-L sneakbox vs. the Devlin Broadbill. Apparently Glen-L adapted the Barnegat Bay sneak box to stitch and glue so it's not a traditional shallow arch hull. I am familiar with Devlin's plans for the Broadbill as I have a set but have not heard much about the Glen-L design on this site. I understand the Broadbill is a planing hull verses a displacement hull for the Glen-L. It seems like the Broadbill gets alot more press but I am curious about why you would pick one over the other.
Thank you in advance, RM
www.glen-l.com

Sneak Box

www.glen-l.com www.glen-l.com
devlinboat.com

Broadbill 11

The “Broadbill” is intended for the solo hunter, being small enough and light enough to fit into the back of a pickup or you might even consider cartopping.
devlinboat.com devlinboat.com
Click to expand...
If you want to use a motor go w the broadbill. If your rowing, glen L
 
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