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Web log entry dated 13 March 2008

Miami nice

A Dorset-based marine sales company 1st 4 Boats Sales has issued this photograph after picking up orders worth more than £500,000 at the recent Miami Boat Show.

Sales director, John Beales, decided to take his staff out for a spin to celebrate.

Hey John, what makes you think they will stay afloat without lifejackets?

Dick Durham

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