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Hello! I am looking to purchase a 1983 Catalina 30 and I have some concerns about the keel and whet

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colemj at 1:23pm 02.12.25
I'm not doubting you on this but I'm going to have to see some authentification from the manufactur
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner?
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Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner?
Richard19068 at 10:36am 02.12.25
..... I'm going to have to see some authentification from the manufacturer of the boat before I'm g
Flanged seacocks installation with Beneteau grid liner?
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