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Singawing Launched

May 18, 2011

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When a motoring vessel hit Singawing, the 56-foot staysail schooner,  Shipwright’s Coop was called to task.  Chris Brignoli managed the project which included replacing the starboard cap rail, reglassing bulkheads, installing a stainless steel heater exhaust, and rigging work.  While on land, Captains Andrea Knutson and Matt Mortenson varnished their boat in preparation for another season of charters in and around the Inside Passage.    If you would like to embark on an adventure and/0r learn more about Singawing and Great Bear Charters refer to their website: http://www.greatbearcharters.com/



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