Survey

The survey showed few points that we need to address: some expected wear and tear on the engine, some stress cracking, and a missing VHF radio...
we are not at all dismayed by these things as the next part of the process involves getting some idea of costs to repair/replace and negotiate a new price.
I will meet up with the engineer next week at Dell Quay to discuss and chat. In fact, I was needing an esxcuse to look at the boat again, I feel a little bit of yearning already!

I have been thinking about using wind and sun power to charge the batteries, this will give us  flexibility of mooring choices (not being dependent on shore power) as well as feelgood factor and reduced ongoing costs.
I think we can get a wind turbine for about £300, and a solar panel for under £100 which will give us enough juice.
Other fun things to think of are what needs to be on the ""essential items"" shopping list. John has been looking at fixed focus binoculars, which can cost up to £500!