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    Robert Brown

    Iron Mistress, seen here at anchor in Nuku Hiva, at right, has survived 25 years and has sailed around the world. Robert melted wheel weights for her ballast, below and at left, and took steps to ensure her longevity from the time she was a bare hull, above left.
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    Making steel boats last

    Stave off rust with diligence, coatings, and care Issue 77 : Mar/Apr 2011 Steel is probably the most misunderstood boatbuilding material — especially in the USA. Many people (so-called experts include...

    Robert Brown
    July 6, 2026
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