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After a 1,900-euro refit in a Malta boatyard, the 30-foot sailboat Pickled returns to the water with a new propeller and a custom set of Rolly Tasker laminate sails.5:11 The yard work included machining a new shaft taper and installing a larger propeller to lower engine RPMs.0:23 During initial sea trials near Comino and Gozo, the new radial tri-cut laminate sails demonstrate improved windward pointing ability and shape retention compared to the previous Dacron set.7:09 The mainsail features two reef points rather than three, a configuration chosen to reduce line clutter and simplify handling in heavy air.14:33 The jib includes a foam luff pad to improve sail shape when roller-reefed.13:58 Despite the sails being stiffer and heavier than expected due to their multi-layer construction, they maintain a flat, efficient profile in 8-knot winds.7:33 The owner plans to sail from Gozo to Syracuse, Sicily, to continue a season of high-mileage cruising.10:35

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