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Manual Labor

Beyond all the folderol of sanding and stripping, buffing and waxing, varnishing and painting, refit time is perfect for creating an essential item for every boat: an owner’s manual.

Chances are that you never bought a car—even a very used one—that didn’t have a dog-eared manual stuffed in the glove box. If you did find it missing, then spending a couple of bucks online would solve the dilemma of that unmarked switch on

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