May 14, 2020
This line-up of Beneteaus can to us from our friends at RCR Yachts in NY State where they are getting launched. Tarps nicely folded and gleaming, the boats are eager.
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Our next issue is May 28. That gives you a week or two to snap some great ones of launch in PPE and other unique situations that we hope to never face again!! Happy shooting !
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