Not of Creation, of course, but of a mini cruise after Easter.
We left Wombourne about 2.00pm, having repaired the shower mixer tap which had threatened to jeopardise the whole enterprise. I discovered that there are no isolation valves fitted on the water supply to the shower mixer so, when it leaks or needs to be disconnected, no water is available anywhere in the boat because the pump must be switched off!
The weather has been very kind, with sunshine all afternoon. We pottered down the Staffs & Worcs towards Stourton, meeting a number of boats en route. We arrived at Stourton just after 6.00pm and moored on the 24hr mooring above Stewponey Lock.
What will tomorrow bring?
Well, there is the small matter of the alternator light shining fairly brightly all the time. Is it the alternator? Is it the Adverc unit?
Then there is the water that appears to be escaping from the engine somewhere! I suspect a perishing water manifold end cap. As it is a special, I have no idea what we shall do if it finally bursts.
What fun!
I will keep you informed of developments.
The travels of nb Chyandour.
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