Reflections on an old boat for sale
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Commentator Peter Smith.
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It's a busy time for many boat owners right now. They need to take in the dock, change the oil in the engine and protect their rig from the elements.
It's a time when we're reminded of the old adage that the two happiest days for a boat owner are the day you buy the boat and the day you sell it. Peter Smith has these thoughts on the life cycle of a boat.
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