Glass ceiling: get the wood out
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Boat builders should stop using glass-covered plywood substructures because sooner or later, water will get in and start the rotting process. The primary reason proposed for the use of wood is price. However, prices of boats made only of glass fibers are within the same range as their counterparts.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1997
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Yard work: how to size up marinas
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Evaluating marinas accurately require observation, analytical skills and experience on the part of the boater. Checking out Travelifts, haul-out and service systems, dock crews, sanitary conditions and a casual talk with a resident boatowner will reveal a lot about the yards' management.
Publication Name: Boating
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0006-5374
Year: 1997
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