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Duracell’s Essential Upgrade: Securing Heavy Systems in the Open 60 Systems Room
Last week, Matt and Janni from The Duracell Project took us deep into the systems room of their Open 60 sailboat, Duracell, tackling a seemingly small but vitally important project that will be huge for the boat’s livability. While anxiously...
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Solo Sailing and Deck Painting with White Spot Pirates
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