John and Aysel to the Rescue!

This morning, Steve, who has been helping us with our electrical issues came by to try and sort out the wiring for our starter battery. Something about a diode switch…anyways it’s turned off now so now we can monitor our battery usage and get an idea of what sucks our batteries dry the quickest. We always thought it was our old fridge that was the culprit. But have found that it is our lights which consume a huge amount of energy. Hopefully some new LED light bulbs will help the issue. And to continue our work towards making ourselves more energy sufficient, Mike went into town with plans of ordering solar panels. Again, John and Aysel to the rescue. They happened to be with Mike and overheard the conversation. Panels made in China, only a 2 year warranty, didn’t know of any where outside Turkey that would honor the warranty… Mike was reluctant but was at the point where we need to keep making progress and this was the place a ton of other cruisers have used. Thankfully, John had another resource for solar panels which looks to be a much better deal…made in Spain, 25 year warranty, sizes better suited for our boat. They will even travel from Izmir, just for the cost of diesel, and install them for you! As Mike was running around town, I continued my varnishing. I got a coat on all of the ‘outside’ and inside floors, plus some extra spots and in the process have practically sanded off the tips of my fingers! And the galley is now officially closed and so thankful that Aysel invited us over for dinner on Quest! She fed us and even helped with translation with the solar panel guy who Mike phoned in the evening. How are we going to survive again without them?!