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Rover 29

ou might be moving up in size from an outboard-powered sport boat. Or, maybe it’s time to downsize into a smaller boat. Either way, the Rover 29 might fit your needs. It’s for cruising with a friend or spouse, or for cruising solo. It could handle three or four people in a pinch, but just for a single night.Originally, I used my little tugboat as the basis for this new cruiser. is 26 feet long, and

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