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Pilot Boat Vega Sea Trials at Port of Grays Harbor (USA)


published on 23 January 2022 -  131 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "Jamie Attwood". Originally published on 2022-01-23.
I took a break from fixing a Chevrolet to spot Grays Harbor pilot boat Vega out in the harbor during sea trials after a top end rebuild on one of her mains. Impressive watching these guys messing around and confidently performing maneuvers. We now return to your regularly scheduled car content.
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