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Bristol Fashion

Walking the docks recently, I passed a cleaning crew bathing a 90-foot yacht. I paused to speak with the foreman, who told me he charged $10 per foot for his crew’s services. The mental math of $900 for a one-time procedure stopped me like hitting a sandbar at 14 knots.

Why? Because a once-in-a-while cleaning job is not nearly enough. Boats live in a harsh environment, and keeping them clean helps to ensure their value. When it comes

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