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Dave wrote:
On Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:46:06 +0000, IanM said:

So why do many professionals dry dock their vessels only every third
year? Obviously you've never encountered modern antifoulings. What are
you still using Wilma? Rendered mutton fat, quicklime and chilli powder
I suppose.


I don't think Neal can afford the good stuff.

It doesn't work as well if the mutton fat and chilli powder was
'previously owned'.

Ian
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