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   [Newsletter Archive](/articles/newsletter-archive)# New Aquila 42 | How to Cross a Bar | Motoryacht Buyer’s Guide - 04/26/23

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Crossing a bar must be done with great care to avoid bottoming out or broaching. Read are insightful article on how to do it right.

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