Glen-L 25 FG Single
Built by Tony Gonsalves
Hartford, CT
April 9, 1985
Dear Glen,
I am very pleased to say I have just completed my third GLEN-L boat and have had the joy of sailing my most recent one for nearly a full boating season.
"Miracle" is all that I hoped she would be! She was a pleasure to dream of, a labor of love to create, and is a joy to sail! She gets compliments constantly--and from people you'd least expect it from--those with much bigger and fancier boats!
Glen, I cannot say enough about how pleased and satisfied I am with all the guidance and cooperation you extended to me. I am only an amateur builder and can honestly say you never made me feel like one. No matter how foolish my questions, (now I know they were), you treated them with sincerity and all the right answers.
In closing, I only add that years ago I built two boats from the plans of two other companies and I say, without reservation, you are head and shoulders above the rest! Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Tony Gonsalves
Hartford, CT
(Following are some figures provided by Mr. Gonsalves on the building of his
GLEN-L 25--fiberglass version)
Estimated Cost (1985 figures): approx.$12,500
Survey Value: $33,000
Hours to Build: 4,100
Difficulty Level Rating (1-10; 10 being most difficult): 6-8
Personal Experience: Amateur builder (first project over 12')