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    Larry Zeitlin

    Puffin, Larry Zeitlin’s 30-foot Willard Horizon takes him comfortably into the sunset, on facing page, and rests contentedly at anchor, at right.
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    A disppearing breed

    Living with an old motorsailer calls for patience and special skills Issue 37 : Jul/Aug 2004 Motorsailers are a vanishing breed. Every year one or more manufacturers drops from the field. If not in ac...

    Larry Zeitlin
    September 8, 2026
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    Gelcoat blisters (a) are the easiest to repair since the fiberglass beneath the gelcoat is intact. Once the blister has been drained (b) grind the overlaying layer (c), wash and dry the area, brush on a sealing coat of epoxy resin (d), fair (e), and repaint or re-gelcoat (f). Note: Below the waterline you must use coatings designed for constant immersion. Two-part polyurethanes are not recommended below the waterline.
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    Blister repair

    You can do it yourself — if you have time and courage Issue 42 : May/Jun 2005 I’m going to stay out of the argument about why boats blister. I’ve heard too many conflicting “scientific explanations” o...

    Larry Zeitlin
    August 31, 2026
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    Porro prism, at left. Roof prism, at right.
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    Practical boat binoculars

    A contrarian view from a practical mariner Issue 43 : Jul/Aug 2005 Like most boaters, I’ve been exposed to many ads for binoculars and come away convinced that most of what I’ve read has been written ...

    Larry Zeitlin
    August 27, 2026
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