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June 18, 2011

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Carrera, a 50 foot Ocean Alexander from Seattle, launched last week.  One of the many repairs was on the bow of the boat.

Carrera

The wood deck was pulled up and glassed by Dan.

Carrera

The bow completed and in the water.

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