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Tag Archives: pumpout stations
Beating the Pumpout Station Blues
Going to the Pumpout station is one of those tasks that no boater seems to look forward to doing. The Washington Sea Grant Program has developed a new Free Pumpout Adapter Kit to help boaters avoid the dreaded “Brown Shower.” … Continue reading
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Tagged how to pump out your boat, pumpout stations
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