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    Peter Baumgartner

    A neglected Loon becomes a well-loved London.
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    From Loon to London, Part One

    A neglected 1977 Cape Dory 27 is returned to the sea. First of a two-part series Issue 16 : Jan/Feb 2001 She slipped into the sea after 11 years spent sailing only through backyards and boatyards. As ...

    Peter Baumgartner
    October 8, 2026
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    Above, Peter Fifield waves as he and the author begin the trip which will deliver London from Quincy to Buzzard’s Bay. At right, marina workers Dave and Nick at the launch on Town River.
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    From Loon to London, Part Two

    A neglected 1977 Cape Dory 27 is returned to the sea. Second of a two-part series Issue 17 : Mar/Apr 2001 In the January issue of Good Old Boat, Peter wrote about the project he took on when he bought...

    Peter Baumgartner
    October 7, 2026
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    Picture of a choppy sea from a boat
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    Cape Dory weather

    A solid old 27-footer proves her worth in choppy Buzzards Bay Issue 40 : Jan/Feb 2005 I drew a long cool breath in the summer of 1998 when I first saw the hull of a 27-foot Cape Dory hull sitting in a...

    Peter Baumgartner
    September 1, 2026
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