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Thilo and Leonie step the mainmast and mizzenmast of their sailboat at a marina in the Netherlands using a professional crane service.0:46 The crew replaces the standing rigging and installs new turnbuckles, requiring careful alignment of the wire stays to the existing chainplates.2:39 During the process, the team mistakenly threads a wire through the wrong mast aperture, forcing them to lower the mast again to correct the error.3:34 Once the masts are secured and the rigging is tensioned, the pair conducts sea trials on the Markermeer.4:55 The boat maintains a speed of 6.3 to 6.5 knots under sail in light winds.5:21 The owners confirm the vessel performs well even in low-wind conditions, reaching one knot of speed in just four knots of true wind.7:55 After completing the rigging installation and initial sailing tests, the crew prepares to begin their planned voyage.

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