We woke around 08:00 hrs to a sunny day with good wind to sail. After breakfast Brec made various phone calls to get advice from more knowledgeable people than us. Few if any were home so he left messages on their answering machines. Eventually John rang back and gave Brechen something to think about! Brec also looked at YouTube videos to get more ideas and inspiration.
Brec made a couple tests and then came to the conclusion that the problem lay in the wiring between the ignition key and the starter motor! Problem solved, now to work out the repair solution. Alan made fish cakes for lunch and then Brec began to fit new wiring. Sounds easy, but as we explained yesterday on a boat these things are more complex and require more time. It all went well and at approximately 16:30hrs Brec started the engine!
It was decided to go ashore and celebrate with a beer and a bite to eat. Brec tidied the boat back to where it was a fine sailboat again!
Ashore they sat outside and watched the world go bye until Alan got the sad news of a friend who had suddenly died! “You can literally be here today and gone tomorrow, so be grateful, be humble, be appreciative, be kind, be loving!”
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