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New watermaker pump required – may delay us again!
Whilst trying out our new watermaker (desalination) we found that the pump was not working well and after consultation with the distributor, we agreed that a new one was required. So, old one taken out and waiting for a new … Continue reading
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Heating fixed
Well, the weather may not be conducive to sailing across the channel but we used the day constructively to do a number of chores and ensuring that the heating works again. It is looking like we may be going on … Continue reading
Looking like D-Day will be a day or two later
With the weather looking wet and windy for the middle of the coming week, we are considering delaying our departure by a day or two. Combined with the fact that we want to ensure that the heating is working and … Continue reading
Why is it that the heating decides to pack in just before we are leaving?
We are down at the boat at the moment, packing our belongings into Nimrod. Amazingly, our clothes were easily accommodated but the bottles have taken a bit longer to stow! Disappointingly, the heating decided to pack up so we will be taking … Continue reading
The Packing Has Begun!
The momental task of trying to sort out what clothes we should take with us has begun! We are figuring that we will have about three/four weeks of clothes with us plus one smarter set (in case we get invited … Continue reading
Solar Panels Up and Running
The solar panels have now been installed and even in the Spring sunshine, they are performing well. Down at the boat yesterday we turned off the shore power (mains electricity) and spent the day and evening only on battery power. … Continue reading
New Departure Date
We are now both off work and the planning has started in earnest. Today we have been gathering items to take down to the boat so we can decide what to take and what to leave behind. We have also … Continue reading
Reefing fixed and mainsail attached
The reefing lines are now working well with new blocks in the boom. This means that if we need to reduce our sail area due to high winds, then it can all be done from the cockpit safely. We have … Continue reading
Reefing blocks
Amazingly, the cost of replacing the reefing blocks inside the boom has cost less than £200! For those who own boats, you will know that almost any repair always appears to have three zeros in the cost line. The reefing … Continue reading
Yacht maintenance
Off to Gosport this weekend for a 7 day course on yacht maintenance. This should help to fill in the gaps of our knowledge. Learning by doing is not exactly structured!
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