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    hull fatigue ?

    A friend bought a used 1998 Grady White 272. He commented that he would replace the GW is 5 or 6 years for fear that the hull/transom would be worn out. I think this fear is unfounded. Certainly the boat has not been subjected nor will be subjected to much harsh treatment. Any comments on...
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    teak replacement

    I am thinking about a do-it-yourself installation of a product like Tek-Dek. I would like to hear about the experiences others have had installing these kinds of products. I have already removed the old teak strips from the fiberglass subdeck. What kind of preparation must be made to ready...
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    annapolis to ocean city

    I am making plans to move a GradyWhite 28' from Annapolis to Ocean City, MD via the Chesapeake-Delaware canal. Would appreciate any insight from those who are familiar with all or parts of the trip. I am particularly interested in the usability of the Lewes-Rehoboth and Assawoman canals. Are...
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    Chesapeake Wimp

    :( I have had a 40' trawler for 4 years and operate out of the Patuxent River. I want to cruise up and down the Chesapeake much more than I have, but I frequently find myself limited by undesirable weather. When NOAA reports "waves 2 feet" , my boating fun meter goes way down. It only takes...
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