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Long-Term Debt - Future Maturities of Long-Term Debt (Detail) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Debt Disclosure [Abstract] |
Principal, 2017 | $ 43,127
Principal, 2018 | 55,986
Principal, 2019 | 19,605
Principal, 2020 | 51,523
Principal, 2021 | 45,434
Principal, Thereafter | 681,589
Principal amount, Total | 897,264
Net of Discount/Premium, 2017 | 43,003
Net of Discount/Premium, 2018 | 55,986
Net of Discount/Premium, 2019 | 19,605
Net of Discount/Premium, 2020 | 51,523
Net of Discount/Premium, 2021 | 45,434
Net of Discount/Premium, Thereafter | 680,455
Net of Discount/Premium, Total | $ 896,006

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