About Product
This 2015 Glen-L Torpedo 19′ is a handcrafted wooden runabout built by the seller and completed in 2015 — the first known example of the Torpedo design, and the final model conceived by Glen L. Witt, founder of Glen-L Marine Designs, prior to his passing in 2017.
The boat’s cold-molded hull features 3″ okoume marine plywood sheathed in fiberglass with System Three epoxy resin, complemented by white oak stringers and sapele hardwood keel, frames, and chines. The topsides are finished in white, with a blue bottom and red bootstripe, while the hull design delivers exceptional stiffness, durability, and a no-soak profile ideal for trailering and freshwater use.
Power is supplied by a 5.7-liter Crusader V8, factory rated at 330 horsepower, paired with a Velvet Drive Liberty forward-reverse transmission featuring 1:1 gearing. The engine is equipped with multi-port electronic fuel injection and dual stainless-steel exhausts exiting through the transom. Performance is smooth, reliable, and period-correct for a classic runabout.
Between 2015 and 2019, this Glen-L Torpedo earned multiple awards at regional and national wooden boat shows, highlighting the craftsmanship and precision of its construction.
Top Features
Cold-molded hull: okoume marine plywood sheathed in fiberglass
Sapele keel, frames, chines, and battens
White oak stringers
Varnished white topsides, blue bottom, red bootstripe
5.7L Crusader V8 (330 hp, Vortec-based, EFI)
Velvet Drive Liberty 1:1 forward-reverse transmission
Four-blade propeller
Lenco electric trim tabs and Lenco electric engine hatch lifter
Two-piece curved windscreen
Stainless-steel pop-up cleats and lifting eyelets
Kahlenberg air horns
Bolstered bucket seats in white vinyl with Glen-L Torpedo embroidery
SeaStar hydraulic-assisted steering
Faria instrumentation (60-mph speedometer, 6k tachometer, combination gauge)
Stainless-steel exhaust finishers
Boss stereo system (optional)
Custom tonneau and boat covers
Known Flaws
Minor surface wear on varnish consistent with light use
No structural defects or mechanical issues reported
Presents in award-winning, show-quality condition
Recent Service History
2025: Engine oil changed and general inspection performed
2024: Routine maintenance and cosmetic detailing
Boat stored indoors and used sparingly (119 total hours)
Other Items Included in Sale
2015 Loadmaster tandem-axle trailer, custom-built for this boat
Electronically actuated brakes
Rolling tongue jack and hand winch
Diamond-plate step plates
Alloy wheels with Goodyear tires and matching spare
Gasoline-powered trailer dolly
Full boat cover and tonneau cover
Build and award documentation
Clean titles (boat and trailer)
