Well we're out. We should have set out yesterday, but as we started the engine, we saw that the rev counters was not counting and we heard that the familiar diesel engine warm up squeal was not stopping. A few lovely boat neighbours offered help and advice, but no go.
Today, we called River Canal Rescue, the boaters' AA/RAC, and they told us that the problem is the starter motor alternator. And he said we were safe to set out. So we did RCR will bring an alternator to is tomorrow whilst we are in our present mooring in Braunston. The pic is of the throttle stantion wrapped up to muffle the squeak sound!
We'll be here for the week as Pete works out his time in Napton and then we'll set north so he can take up duties in his new patch of the Canal and River Trust.
After 7 months at Hillmorton, it is Fabulous to be OUT!
Oh - and I found all those lost posts on my phone, so re-posted them.
