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		<title>Boat Brokers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At some point in any boat-owner&#8217;s experience, you&#8217;re going to encounter a broker. Deservedly or not, yacht brokers in general tend to have a certain reputation: scheming, underhanded, sneaky, dishonest, etc. Sometimes, rarely, it&#8217;s all true. Often, it&#8217;s not at all true&#8230; well, sorta. In any event, key to your dealings with any yacht broker [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Through-hull fitting replacement</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even in better boatyards, I&#8217;ve watched inexperienced workers struggle with skin-fitting replacement. Whether it&#8217;s plastic, stainless steel, or proper bronze, once properly installed and generously -usually excessively- buttered with adhesive sealant, skin-fittings can become extremely difficult to remove. If you&#8217;re replacing a faulty seacock, you&#8217;ll be lucky to wind it off of the through-hull skin-fitting. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good Enough To Fish</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:56:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Down at the boatyard, out back, aboard whatever random project boat, there always seems to exist that lure, that temptation, that irrational motivation to pursue perfection. If you really have the skills, the patience, and the deep pockets to chase after that golden ring on your own, go for it. Just be aware that perfection [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Marine Survey</title>
		<link>http://www.dirtysailor.com/2010/03/30/marine-survey/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:09:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether buying, selling, insuring, valuating, or embarking upon a major refit, repair, or restoration, a Marine Survey is almost always required, or at least recommended. Still, a survey is often seen by many as just another expense. Even seasoned yachtsmen can balk at the prospect of a survey. On the other hand, an experienced, knowledgeable, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rules of Thumb</title>
		<link>http://www.dirtysailor.com/2010/03/09/rules-of-thumb/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So, you&#8217;re embarking on a boat project? A seasonal commissioning? A complete refit? If it&#8217;s your first major effort, or maybe even your first time in the boatyard, it can be an intimidating place for the uninitiated. Marine repair and carpentry are very specialized and often very expensive trades to hire on. Many boat owners [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Own Skilled Labor</title>
		<link>http://www.dirtysailor.com/2010/03/08/your-own-skilled-labor/</link>
		<comments>http://www.dirtysailor.com/2010/03/08/your-own-skilled-labor/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Hauling & Launching]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For most boat owners, especially new ones, that seasonal haul-out at the local boatyard can be a very nerve-wracking experience. To the inexperienced, the typical boatyard crew appears dismayingly casual in the face of impending disaster. As your boat -your baby- swings in the slings, the &#8220;yardrats&#8221; seem to have only half an eye on [...]]]></description>
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