Alternator Chronicles – A Happy Ending
August 29, 2012
So you recall a few weeks ago we “blew up our alternator” while trying to do diagnostics on a suspected charging problem. That was a big bummer, requiring ordering a new alternator and regulator, shipping from the West Coast of the United States, and import duties into Spain. Ouch, ouch, and ouch again. Well, this
Wind, sun, and dinosaurs
March 5, 2012
You may have noticed that we have a lot of decisions to make regarding equipment on Shearwater. For every decision, there are usually a number of possible solutions, and each solution comes with a few compromises such that the choice is rarely clear. I take the opportunity when I can to write about the options.