Yesterday, Rich equalized the batteries. All of the batteries looked good except the windlass battery. They were holding a charge last night. This morning we decided to leave the dock and exercise the new alternator then we would anchor out and tomorrow get a replacement battery.
Well, that was the plan. This morning after we checked out of the marina, we tried to start the engine. No joy. The engine would not start, similar to when we were in Petaluma. Rich confirmed that the starter battery, while it had a charge on Saturday evening, had drained during the night and was no longer holding a charge. We tried a jumper to the adjacent battery, still no joy. Finally we turned on the charger, as we were still on short power and the engine started. We decided to continue on the plan to exercise the alternator but to return to the dock afterward.
Now we need to replace two batteries, the starter and the windlass. These were not in the plan and not on the budget. Sigh. So tomorrow morning will be busy procuring new batteries, installing and then heading out to the anchorage.
Boats, you gotta love'em.
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