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David Corrao has enjoyed a life sailing since his childhood in Vermont, to Colorado and is now settled in Sebastian, Florida since 2017. His experience as an automotive master mechanic along with his passion and skills for auto and boat restoration, create the perfect recipe to assist others with sail-life repairs. David and his wife are in the process of renovating their 1978 Whitby 42, Althea Rose, to live a full-time sailing life.
When starting lights up the tester, that means your spark plug is good. (Photo/ David Corrao)
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