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October 5, 2005: "Surveying Fiberglass Power Boats" 2nd Edition has started shipping.
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NEW BOATS - USED BOATS

How to Avoid Buying into Unexpected Problems

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Contents

Introduction
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Introduction
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"Mid Size Power Boats"

Published small cuddy cabin boats 2003 by
D. H. Pascoe & Co., Inc.

ISBN
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512 pages
Soft Cover
6 7/8"x 10"
1 7/8 lbs.

Font 11 pt

US$ 69.95

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Gas Engines Surveys
Conducting Sea Trials
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Contents

Introduction
full text from book

 

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