Glen L Audeen 16ft Custom Built Wooden Boat

The Audeen is a sleek and aggressive sport vessel, instantly recognizable by its dramatic bow flare and polished mahogany decks. Designed with a forward-leaning stance and a stable, performance-oriented beam, the Audeen offers an exhilarating and secure environment for high-speed runs or family adventures. Its aesthetic is one of 'dynamic luxury'-emphasizing clean lines, functional hardware, and the natural beauty of high-grade wood. Our workshop builds faithful recreations using premium marine Mahogany, Western Red Cedar, and Teak-reinforced with fiberglass cloth and sealed with high-grade marine epoxy. Each boat is handcrafted using authentic lapstrake (clinker) methods, with each plank meticulously fitted and finished with multiple coats of marine spar varnish to achieve deep gloss and long-lasting protection. The interior is updated with modern marine-grade vinyls while retaining the period-correct aesthetic and polished hardware. Typical build time ranges from 4-6 months depending on customization. General Characteristics: - Performance lapstrake (clinker-built) hull for superior wave-cutting - Sport-cockpit layout with dual bench or bucket seating - Classic raked windshield with polished chrome frames - High-output inboard or outboard propulsion system Dimension: - Length Overall (LOA): 16ft - Beam: Approx. 6.2 ft - Draft: Approx. 1.4ft - Passenger Capacity: Typically 4-5 persons - Original Power: High-performance V8 or outboard Performance & Use: Designed for speed and confident cruising, the Audeen excels on inland lakes and fast-moving river reaches. Its hull is engineered to pop onto a plane instantly and track with surgical precision, offering a smooth, stable platform for water sports or high-speed entertaining. It remains the ultimate choice for those who appreciate a 'user-friendly' classic with a high-octane spirit. This wooden boat crafted by us is built from Glen-l, with full credit given to the original designers. For each custom commission, we acquire the appropriate plans and construct the vessel to order-offering both full-size boats and finely detailed scale models. Contact us today! The Audeen is a striking icon of the mid-century 'custom-runabout' era, a design that blends the aggressive lines of a racer with the practical layout of a family sportboat. Born from the post-war boom in recreational boating, the Audeen was refined to be a versatile 'do-it-all' vessel-capable of pulling a skier in the morning and hosting a formal cocktail cruise in the evening. It represents the height of American 'sport-luxury,' where performance was never sacrificed for style. Celebrated for its 'flat-out' speed and iconic flared bow, the Audeen was the preferred choice for the adventurous pilot who valued agility and a dry ride. Its design emphasizes a low center of gravity and a wide transom, providing a level of stability at high speeds that few competitors could match. This legacy of high-performance craftsmanship has made the Audeen one of the most beloved and collectible names for those who crave the 'wind-in-your-face' thrill of a vintage wooden speedster.