Okay, guess where…………..

Spa Creek at Bert Jabin's
Hanging a Furler at my Favorite Place to Work!

 

Leave a comment below if you know where this is……..

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This is a tough one but if you guess the type or style of boat, then……….YOU WIN!

Cabo Rico Motor sailor Aloft
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