Amateur: Every boat owner’s dream – but what happens when it starts to crack?
31st March 2016

Every boat owner’s dream – but what happens when it starts to crack?

Ever thought about setting off into the sunset to start a new adventure? That’s exactly what this Canadian couple did when they sold their house and bought a boat to travel the world as live-aboard cruisers – despite never having sailed before. So when they discovered this wonder of a crack during their trip they were faced with the challenge of fixing it with little knowledge of what to do and no help to hand.

Read how they got on in this fantastic blog post and make sure you keep up with the rest of their adventure.

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