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YORK 18 PROGRESS

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014

York Marine have the full sized loftings in hand and have ordered the material to start the YORK 18 hull next week. This yacht will be every bit as beautiful and high-performing as the PAINE 14- just a lot bigger. Mike York tells me he will have the first one sailing by August.

The YORK 18 will be trimmed out in beautiful varnished teak.

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PALM BEACH BOAT SHOW

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

FRENCH & WEBB will be displaying the Paine 14 at the Palm Beach Boat Show March 20-23. I will be on hand Sunday March 23 to answer any questions, and will stay on through Monday to take any serious prospects sailing.

Here’s AMELIA in the FRENCH & WEBB shop prior to trailering to Florida.

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YORK 18 PROGRESS

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