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Bryan,
You seem convinced that the problem had to do with boat construction. Your prejudice is not well hidden.
BTW, do the words "blisters" and "Valiant" ring a bell?
Yours truly,
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On 7/25/07, Dale <> wrote:
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>
> Given the statement "A retired lieutenant-colonel, Boucher was the
> sailboat's original owner. He bought it 18 years ago, christening her
> the Semper Paratus, Latin for Always Prepared...." I just wonder when
> the last time was he'd inspected those keel bolts.
>
From the description in the original account, I suspect the keel bolts are
still firmly attached to the keel. Rather, the fiberglass hull failed.
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Best,
Bryan Genez
"Capella" V40-158
New Bern, NC
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