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Five Infamous Last Words in Boating
The infamous last words of many boaters.
By
Pete McDonald
Updated: May 15, 2015
Hey, watch this!
Yes, I know how to handle a gaff.
Hey, Bob, why’s that rope around your foot?
Relax, I have it on autopilot.
Of course we can make it under the bridge.
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