We Sailed from La Rochelle to Royan yesterday getting in at just after 'teef time. (aperatif for those who didn't know). The weather started out gloomy first thing this morning but has improved to a comfortable 18 C. Just right for sorting out MORE BATTERY PROBLEMS! We did notice a strange smell on Friday but suspected it was the fish we had for dinner - when it lingered we tracked it down to the battery splitter and had the chaps come and fix it but it looks as though there may be an underlying problem. On inspection we have what looks like moisture and condensation in the battery compatment and the lead terminals leave a silvery deposit when touched. Scary or what? Two batteries are also showing RED which means they are dead so we will need 2 new.Another electrician is coming this afternoon so maybe he can fix it?
Meanwhile google on Corouan light house to get a feel for the gross history of Royan it would warrant a week even if we didn't have any problems.
I'm off to investigate...
