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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Everyone has a detail he checks when looking at a new boat. Those who stand more than 6 feet consider headroom. Those who live aboard want lots of stowage. Techies scope out the engine room.

Me? I check the berths first. I spend a lot of time in my berth, even on a charter (when I’m not sucking a beach pub dry). So, I was delighted when I saw the

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