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Life and Near Death Aboard the Noka
EXPERIENCE MAY BE THE BEST TEACHER, BUT IT'S BETTER IF THE LESSON COMES FROM SOMEONE ELSE'S EXPERIENCE
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Phil Friedman
July 2023
Top-quality Hand Lay-up Beats Second-rate Infusion Any Day
MUCH OF THE DISCUSSION OVER INFUSION IN COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION MAKES THE UNWARRANTED ASSUMPTION THAT NEW TECHNOLOGY IS ALWAYS BETTER
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Coming soon … Ten Golden Rules for Successful Major Refits
THE SEQUEL TO TEN GOLDEN RULES FOR SUCCESSFUL NEW BUILD PROJECTS WILL BE RELEASED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. RESERVE YOUR FREE COPY NOW.
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A private space for yacht builders, buyers, and owners to connect and engage on boating-related topics of particular interest!to them.
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DIY or Pro Question? Post it for the community in the comments here ...
A FORUM FOR BOTH DIY AND PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS AND REFITTERS
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Phil Friedman Talks to "The New Yachtsman" About Yacht Buying and Cruising
IN THIS PODCAST, VETERAN BOATBUILDER AND MARINE INDUSTRY CONSULTANT, PHIL FRIEDMAN, TALKS TO BILL THOMAS OF THE NEW YACHTSMAN ABOUT SELECTING A NEW…
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June 2023
OceanGate Titan Disaster Occasions Misinformation About Carbon Fiber Composites
SELF-DECLARED "EXPERTS" ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND IN THE NATIONAL PRESS ARE CRITICIZING THE USE OF CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE IN THE SUBMERSIBLE
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To Convert or Refit ... Or Not
THE HARD FACT IS THERE AREN'T ANY MIRACULOUS SAVINGS TO BE HAD IN MAJOR CONVERSIONS, REFITS, AND REFURBS
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When Green Yachts Ain't So Green
A BOAT OR A YACHT MAY CARRY A "HYBRID" LABEL, BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN SHE'S TRULY ENERGY-EFFICIENT
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Welcome to our Boating Jobs section ...
A FREE FEATURE IN WHICH SUBSCRIBERS CAN POST BOATING, YACHTING, AND MARINE-INDUSTRY JOB OPENINGS OR WORK-WANTED NOTICES
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Welcome to our Product News section ...
A SPONSORED FEATURE IN WHICH NEW AND NEWLY-IMPROVED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE PRESENTED TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS, WITHOUT ENDORSEMENT
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Welcome to our Travel Forum ...
WHERE OUR SUBSCRIBERS AND MEMBERS CAN SHARE INFORMATION, TIPS, REVIEWS, AND REAL-WORLD TRAVEL EXPERIENCES ON AND AROUND THE WATER
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