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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Day #12 of my 2014 summer cruise

Posted by dahlke at 01:52

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I want to go sailing. I do not aspire to become a boatbuilder. I may choose cheaper alternatives where it is reasonable aesthetically pleasing and safe to do so. My aim is to have a boat in cruising condition - not a museum piece. I value a safe and dry boat above all else.

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