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    Barbara Wyatt

    Above, Marty Hile gets to know every inch of an El Toro-type dinghy. Pride of workmanship: Wyatt Larsen, John Iafrati, Andrew Hennis (the winner of the refinished boat), Marty Hile, Mark Hobbs rejoice in their accomplishment, at left. Andrew Hennis, far right, with his first prize. Andrew sold more than $1,000 worth of popcorn.
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    Dinghy refinishing

    Eight Boy Scouts breathe life into an ailing dinghy Issue 28 : Jan/Feb 2003 The truck backed into our driveway. Two men unloaded the most dilapidated, weatherworn wooden sailboat I had ever seen. Like...

    Barbara Wyatt
    September 21, 2026
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