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    Too Cool

    Repurposing a 12-volt car cooler transforms an icebox into an inexpensive DIY fridge. Issue 145: July/Aug 2022 Our boat Allamanda, a 1984 Alberg 29, has an icebox for keeping food. While this is a fai...

    Damien Contandriopoulos
    June 6, 2025
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    Allamanda is back in the water, with a plan to let the chainplate oxidize and turn the same green as the portholes.
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    Bronze Beauties

    A timely prompt leads a DIYer to create new chainplates Issue 152: Sept/Oct 2023 It all started because of a sailor named Ed, which is somewhat odd since I don’t even know Ed. But maybe I should...

    Damien Contandriopoulos
    May 14, 2025
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