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WOOD TEST Working Lignia Yacht by hand

ignia Yacht is plantation-grown radiata pine (Pinus radiata) impregnated with phenol urea formaldehyde resin, a sustainable alternative to Burmese teak for yacht decking. The tropical timber, renowned for durability and

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