Glen L - Zip

14' Wood Twin Cockpit Outboard built by: Ted Gauthier

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This video will take you through the process of setting up, launching, flying and packing up a hot air balloon. Our hope is to give you an inside look on a ride in a hot air balloon.

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Ted Gauthier is Interviewed

On the maiden launch of Ted Gauthier's Glen-L Zip and Art Atkinson's Glen-L Squirt the Oakland Press came out to witness the event and report the story. Both, Art and Ted started building their boats in their basements and finished on the same day almost 19 months later..

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Some of the Hot Air Balloons our family own and fly.

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Set-Up

Our crew getting things ready for flight.

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Inflation

A view from the crown of the balloon during inflation.

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The Launch

Neighbors are always happy to see our balloons.

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Flying In Michigan

The joy of flying hot air balloons in Michigan is highlighted by all the wonderful scenery. There are hundreds of lakes, wildlife and rolling hills.

Events

We do all kinds of events and flyovers. Our most popular is when you want to get engaged to that special someone. We do not charge extra. Just book a balloon ride at our regular price and you will receive your very own private ride..

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Amateur Built - Boat

Ted's Wood Boat

Ted Gauthier built a 14.5 foot twin cockpit wood runabout.

Characteristics
Length overall 14'-4"
Beam 5'-9"
Hull depth 27"
Average passengers 2-4
Hull weight (approx.): 375 lbs.

Powered by a 45hp outboard.

Ted Gauthier built this boat in his basement.

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This boat was designed by: Glen-L Marine Designs

If you are interested in how Ted built this boat and seeing all the build photos and the stories behind them. Take a look at his blog:

http://tedsbuild.blogspot.com/

Photo's of the entire Boat Build - TAKE A LOOK

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The Oakland Press interviewed "Local Men build boats"

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Did you know that all of our balloon rides are "private"?

We will not put other passengers in your balloon like other balloon operators.