Liveaboards: 15 Things to Consider – Dockwa Boater Blog
A great article by Jackie Au of the Dockwa Team for folks thinking of casting off from land holdings.
Liveaboards: 15 Things to Consider!
By Jackie Au, 3/18/22 8:30 AM
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