That's a big one I didn't know we had. Don't think batteries and fuel is a good mix in the same locker. Will have to reorganise.
This is due to our pre purchase survey carried out by Rupert Smith. A lot if little jobs are getting taken care of, organised by Richard at Bates Wharf - thank god. We wouldn't know where to start.
Artemis is being lifted out for a week shortly for repairs to the rudder stock, sea cocks and some very small osmotic blisters.
The engine is going to be serviced and the holding tank repaired.
Seems a lot but we did get a considerable chunk off the asking price to allow.
A bit frustrating but we want the boat to be safe and at least right to start with.
The navigational electronics are a bit daunting, having being used to basic training boats.
It took me half an hour to find and turn on the VHF radio. Not wall mounted but a handset ( two of them though ). We've been listening on the marina's channel and know just what to say when we want to lock out.
There is Navtex to get my head around and two Raymarine E80 Chart plotters with fish finder and radar.
Today we finally emptied the car and found storage places for everything. We thought that we had brought far too much stuff but there is more storage places than first meets the eye.
The 2 big problems are the folded inflatable dingy - which we are going to blow up tomorrow and hang on the davits - and all them sails that are just hogging all the space in the V berth. On a sailing boat what could be more important than sails? Mustn't grumble.
We have been sleeping soundly in the nice aft cabin and its starting to feel like home.
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