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The Pressure Cooker

ut human beings in confined quarters with limited privacy, mix in periods of boredom spiced with exhaustion, add a pinch of terror and seasickness, and you have the recipe for tense moments onboard. Whether it’s a charter with friends you thought you knew well, a long weekend with strangers, or an annual family cruise, tempers can flare on boats, and when they do, even the most luxurious multihull can

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