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Boaters ignore high gas, set sail for holiday

Boaters ignored the blow-a-hole-in-your-wallet cost of fuel Saturday and filled up their vessels for the Memorial Day weekend. "It's a beautiful day," said Raymond Reichel, of Treasure Island Marina.

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Boaters ignore high gas, set sail for holiday

Boaters ignored the blow-a-hole-in-your-wallet cost of fuel Saturday and filled up their vessels for the Memorial Day weekend. "It's a beautiful day," said Raymond Reichel, of Treasure Island Marina.

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