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    Lon Zimmerman

    Inspired by a fold-up airplane hangar door, Vern Allen created folding hatchboards. When the hatch is open, the boards present no storage problem since the resulting “step” is sturdy enough to sit or step on.
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    Vern’s great idea

    An elegant solution to the dropboard problem Issue 34: Jan/Feb 2004 VERN ALLEN IS A retired pilot. He spent many years in Alaska, flying helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft for charters, sightseeing, ...

    Lon Zimmerman
    September 18, 2026
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    The Teak Lady, at left, shows the end result of hours of toil.
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    Facelift for a Teak Lady

    It was one of those endeavors that go beyond financial reckoning Issue 31 : Jul/Aug 2003 Teak ladies are heavy-displacement cruisers, 17 feet long with a 6-foot beam. This petite cruiser tips the scal...

    Lon Zimmerman
    September 16, 2026
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    The Last Great Adventure of Sir Peter Blake: Book Review

    “Why are we here? . . . We want to start people caring for the environment as it must be cared for . . . We want to make a difference.” – Sir Peter Blake This large-format book documents t...

    Lon Zimmerman
    October 1, 2004
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    At Sea in the City: Book Review

    At Sea in the City is no grim tale of surviving the savage sea, but a quiet journey through the spaces and history of New York City’s archipelago. Author Dr. William Kornblum and friends sail a ...

    Lon Zimmerman
    October 1, 2002
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