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A boat owner who drove a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) around 18 knots – almost three times the speed limit – in Falmouth’s inner harbour on a busy summer’s day has been ordered to pay £3,061 in fines and costs by Magistrates in Truro, Cornwall. David
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Replacing A Hatch Compression Seal
Window leaks usually develop because the window seals fail. The main causes for this are the deterioration of the seal due to ultraviolet radiation, weathering and flexing of the deck and superstructure. Quick fixes such as spreading silicone around
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Ten Factors For Trouble-free Channel Crossings
For many first-timers on their way to France, the English Channel passage is an exercise in which all their knowledge of planning, tides, navigation, weather, collision regulations and boat handling will be tested simultaneously. Several factors will

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