1949 Consolidated Gets Spruced Up
May 9, 2025
Spring has sprung in Maine and beautiful boats are being prepped for launch
Spring has sprung in Maine and beautiful boats are being prepped for launch
After undergoing a refit, the wooden ketch returned to the water after 8 years on the dry.
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