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WRITING Mark Chew WRITING Mark Chew

Gimme that old-time religion.

Two outstanding vessels in excellent condition purchased for very reasonable money by modern younger people looking to find their analogue islands with a bit of friction maxxing thrown in to spice it up. I’m hoping this is a trend. My other crew members are green with envy.

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