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Douglas E. Templin
About the author—
Now retired, for the past three decades Doug Templin was self employed as the owner of a marine oating and sealant distribution
business. He also served concurrently as a for...view moreAbout the author—
Now retired, for the past three decades Doug Templin was self employed as the owner of a marine oating and sealant distribution
business. He also served concurrently as a forensic marine coatings consultant.
Before that he was the principal of a private investigation firm, handling medical malpractice
cases for the defense bar.
Father of two sons and a resident of Newport
Beach, California, the author has owned ocean
going sailing vessels for forty years, frequently cruising the west coast and its offshore Channel Islands.
An avid SCUBA diver, skier and climber, he volunteered for ten years as a mountain rescue team member and, until recently,spent much leisure time as a commercial and instrument rated
helicopter pilot.
Writing credits include technical articles published over the years in Wooden Boat, Professional Boat Builder, Sea, Latitude 48,
Sail, Dockside, Yacht Report, and other marine trade journals. He has also lectured widely on specialty marine
coatings application and technology.view less