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We're looking at sailboat electrical inspections and talking about shore power cables, AC and DC panels with electrical connections including heat shrink and crimp...
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Fast, Beautiful, and Practical – Meet the New Beneteau First 30
The Beneteau First 30 isn’t just another 30-foot cruiser — it’s the Porsche 911 of sailboats. Heritage performance, everyday usability, and thrilling design come...
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