Prideaux Haven

We are here – spending two nights in Prideaux Haven. Today was a bit of a relaxing day after two full days of travel.

Yesterday was a 7 hour trip from Bargain Bay. About an hour into the trip Jim noticed the instrument panel was off and the Alternator had stopped working. Oh no ! Now what.

With some posts on Trawler forum and some quick texts to a very knowledgeable fellow boater – a series of diagnostic tests were performed. After an hour and a half of problem solving it was determined that it was not the alternator- fortunately – but the power to the ignition had failed. And on looking at the breaker panel – It was noted that the breaker to the ignition switch – had accidentally been switched off. Flicked the switch and everything worked ! Jim was pleased and a little embarrassed but with the many comments Trawler Forum- seems an accidental switched off breaker is a regular occurrence!

We are thrilled to have a beautiful sunny couple of days in Prideaux Haven !

So – although it was a relaxing day for the most part. There is still a slight issue with the voltage regulator on the skiff. This required a bit of an investigation before we could go out on it.

Not so easy on a bad hip!

The voltage regulator problem has not been solved. But…. Time for a glass of wine !

Our plan is to head through The Dents tomorrow.