The wind has dropped and so it was possible to bend on the genoa (120%). Went to Conyer early and had the sail on very quickly before the forecast wind arrived. However, the wind, when it did come, was most welcome, keeping me cool as I rolled on the antifouling paint. Not a pleasant job, but soon over. All the charts are now stowed in correct order, and there is more than enough liquid refreshment aboard to last the whole trip, ...perhaps. I had been putting it off, but today was the best time to clear the cockpit lockers, arrange their contents, and take home the unnecessary junk that accumulates there. The sterntube greaser swallowed half a tin of grease, and there is plenty left to go at during the next three months. Spare diesel cans are full and stowed along with the engine oil and antifreeze.
Yesterday at home after a goodly bout of gardening I ran the outboard, which started easily. The petrol still should be renewed, a job for tomorrow. The engine starter battery seemed low on charge, so I removed it and took it to a local electrical company to be tested. Once there, it showed good charge. Perhaps my multimeter is at fault. At least I don't have to buy a new battery this time.
The batteries are 90 A/h . The starter battery is a standard automotive item, whilst the number two battery for domestic work is a deep cycle type. We carry a spare, dual purpose battery, just in case. Shore power is provided by a Guest 15A unit, complete with residual current circuit breaker and a double gang 13 A socket. So we are well set up.
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