Wednesday 20 October 2010 36:44.46N 6:25.49W
Beautiful misty morning with hazy view across the river of Sanlucar, but the engine tried to turn
over but wouldn’t start. Battery voltage
was 12.4 so not as bad as it could have been. Read all Nigel Calder (boat
mechanics guru) had to say, removing the alternator belt did the trick, started
instantly, allowing the engine to warm up a bit and lubricate its innards. Put
the belt back on and she started with no problems. However, the belt was badly
and unevenly worn and the spare I had didn’t fit properly. We sailed over
to Chipiona, bought two new belts, did a good shop at the supermarket which had
a brilliant deli counter. Lots of ham, cheese and milanesas! Also Chipiona
sherry some made with pasas (raisins). Doug had a haircut, and hunted for jeans
in vain. Got ready for early departure to be in Cadiz by 13.00 Hs next day.