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    Consignment stores a ‘slice of heaven’

    If you’re looking for good old parts for your good old boat, good old vendor Marine Exchange might be able to help Issue 10 : Jan/Feb 2000 To a sailor who likes to tinker about on his boat, and who ta...

    Bill Hammond
    October 19, 2026
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    Ralph Stanley: Tales of a Maine Boatbuilder: Book Review

    When I was asked to review Ralph Stanley: Tales of a Maine Boatbuilder, I was already prone to like the book. First, I love wooden boats. Second, I have met Ralph Stanley — or, more precisely, seen hi...

    Bill Hammond
    October 1, 2004
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    The Custom of the Sea: Book Review

    A book like this comes around rarely. It reads like a gothic novel but has all the research and facts of a court presentation. It is a true story, but its truth may be instinctively denied by the read...

    Bill Hammond
    March 1, 2000
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    Kawabunga’s South Seas Adventure: Book Review

    People who love to sail tend to dream. Any body of water, fresh or salt, and a little time on one’s hands can provoke compelling fantasies. Dreams played a significant role in the decision of Ch...

    Bill Hammond
    November 1, 1999
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