Reinforcements

Reinforcements have arrived. A rather flimsy and bendy plastic panel
proved inadequate for the autohelm mounting. Each time the helm turned
left or right the first few amps drawn from the battery merely flexed
the panel. With the broken panel removed a substantial alluminium
sheet is being put in its place. Should make the autohelm more
responsive and save fuel, not to mention more reliable so we can use
it with confidence.

Will have to get the boat reweighed for its rating certificate!