Sunday 26 October 2014

Brewood to Shroppie Bridge 8

Went to the morning service at Brewood, and then had a proper Sunday dinner in the boat. Set out mid-afternoon for the moorings by Bridge 8. Cruised with the hood up all the way, as I thought the bridges would allow it (which they did) and it saved having to drop it and then put it up again shortly after.

Turned off the inverter last night. Even so, the voltage dropped from 12.4 to 12.1 overnight – there should have been nothing on at all. Hope that doesn't imply that the batteries are fading, as getting them replaced under warranty would be a real hassle. Charging current first thing was just under 70. By the time we got to Bridge 8, it was showing 16 Amps on the battery lead. Didn't check the spread between the two alternators.

Ran the engine for an hour and a half in the morning, left it running when we arrived, and then gave it another hour last thing.

1.7 miles, 0 locks, 4 hours engine