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The crew of the 360-mile passage from Pylos, Greece, to Malta aboard the sailboat Zephyr reports engine hesitation and a false distress signal during the two-day, 13-hour transit.5:59 The engine experienced intermittent power loss while motoring in light winds, prompting the crew to monitor the fuel-water separator for sediment.5:03 During the crossing, the crew monitored a radio distress call from a 15-meter vessel claiming to be sinking, which proved to be a request for diesel fuel.8:03 Upon arrival in Malta, the crew navigated a dense field of anchored tankers before clearing customs in Valletta.0:15 Maintenance tasks included cleaning the fuel-water separator after 18 months of engine use.5:08 Shore-side activities included hiking to Nestor's Cave and visiting the Saluting Battery in Valletta to observe the daily firing of a 32-pounder cannon.16:10 The passage concluded with the crew anchoring in confused seas near the capital.9:16

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