Last Minute Problems
Electrical Problems
Last night our generator failed. Despite efforts by Susana to find the faut, it looks serious. The boat depends entirely on electricity to run its complex electronic and hydraulic systems. The backup electrical supply is an alternator on the starboard engine but this uses 5 times the fuel and we have only enough fuel for another 8 battery charges. All electronics are therefore being switched off to save power and fuel in order to have sufficient to navigate the difficult arrival in Tortola. The autopilot has also been switched off and I am manually steering the vessel with some difficulty.
Will those with the boat phone or iridium number who need to contact us, please do so between the hours of 1200 and 1400 GMT.
We currently have 500 miles to go and are travelling at 5knots.
Sorry to be abrupt, more later.
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