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    Tony Allport

    This illustration of a diesel heater installation combines some of Tony’s solutions, such as the PVC circulation-air intake, with the fairly typical practice of running the exhaust to the transom.
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    High-end heat on a budget

    Cooling the cost of a warm cabin Issue 77 : Mar/Apr 2011 A warm boat is a great comfort in the rainy Pacific Northwest. Boats stay in the water year-round here and the shoulder cruising seasons have a...

    Tony Allport
    July 6, 2026
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    The trash door on the Allports’ Albin Ballad is handy to the galley and its mini sink, at left. Clockwise from top left on the facing page are Tony’s permafrost mold, the galley countertop in place, then suspended above the starboard settee next to the stove to provide workspace while the stove is in use, the batten above the starboard berth the countertop rests on, and the trash receptacle in the cockpit locker.
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    Galley improvisations

    Making the most of what you have Issue 80 : Sept/Oct 2011 Sometimes, being realistic about your boat’s limitations and embracing them with whole-hearted and simple adjustments can reap a host of benef...

    Tony Allport
    June 29, 2026
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    Drawer contents can quickly get shuffled on a moving boat but custom organizers keep everything in place.
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    Fixing dysfunctional drawers

    Expanding storage and improving their function Issue 82 : Jan/Feb 2012 One of the rewards of owning good old boats is overcoming the challenges they inevitably present. It helps to prioritize and pick...

    Tony Allport
    June 23, 2026
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