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DESIGNERS Mark Chew DESIGNERS Mark Chew

Yachts The Ilk Of which I Most Adore

I remember trying to sleep in the forward berth and being “squeezed” as the bow flexed - rather frighteningly as they were built to be very light - perhaps too light, as much strengthening was needed before the next trip in rough weather.

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