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Aubrey, owner of a 1977 Formosa 51 named Miss Lone Star, prepares the vessel for a planned circumnavigation by conducting sea trials and docking practice near Oxnard, California.0:27 During the transit, the crew identifies several necessary modifications to improve short-handed operation of the large, full-keel boat. These include installing powered winches on the main mast and coach house, adding stack packs to manage the large mainsail, and reconfiguring the chain locker to resolve issues with the windlass.3:22 Aubrey also works with a guest instructor, Darryl, to refine docking techniques and adjust Genoa track settings for better sail shape.8:32 The crew successfully docks the boat in its slip at the end of the trip.5:07 Following these trials, Aubrey invites Darryl to join the upcoming passage to Mexico to provide further instruction and assistance.8:41 The experience highlights the importance of "teething" a new vessel through active use to identify specific mechanical and ergonomic improvements before long-distance cruising.8:15

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