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Marine survey and sea trial: what each one must prove
The survey inspects condition; the sea trial tests behaviour under load. You normally need both.
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Yacht insurance: build cover around the real cruising programme
The cheapest premium can conceal the wrong cruising limits, deductibles or exclusions.
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