Boat batteries near Abingdon

[thamesS23]

We are currently on our holiday cruise to Abingdon, and apart from a couple of short 1 hour cruises prior to this, it’s our first time on the boat all year. It appears that after 2 days, we have awoke to find our domestic batteries completely dead! I suspect they are past their lifetime as I think we have had them 3 maybe 4 years. Currently about to leave Wallingford for Days lock tonight, but then we will be on the lock island at Abingdon for 3 days (thankfully on the electric hook up).
Anyone know a company or marine electrician that can come and supply and fit two domestic batteries in that area. Failing that I suspect we can pull into Sheridan Marina on the way back down

 

[Parabordi]

We are currently on our holiday cruise to Abingdon, and apart from a couple of short 1 hour cruises prior to this, it’s our first time on the boat all year. It appears that after 2 days, we have awoke to find our domestic batteries completely dead! I suspect they are past their lifetime as I think we have had them 3 maybe 4 years. Currently about to leave Wallingford for Days lock tonight, but then we will be on the lock island at Abingdon for 3 days (thankfully on the electric hook up).
Anyone know a company or marine electrician that can come and supply and fit two domestic batteries in that area. Failing that I suspect we can pull into Sheridan Marina on the way back down

Is it worth calling into BENSON??

 

[thamesS23]

Could do I suppose, I just assumed they were about hire company these days and didn’t offer any services.
I will give them a call

 

[Parabordi]

Could do I suppose, I just assumed they were about hire company these days and didn’t offer any services.
I will give them a call

Yeah but presumably they have contacts on the phone that can supply batteries next day for their fleet. You may be able to buy via them?

 

[thamesS23]

Stuart at Benson marina currently sorting for us, he has got me two new batteries and currently testing the old ones.

 

[thamesS23]

Great service from Stuart at Waterfront Boat Services Ltd, had us all up and running and on our way within about 30 - 40 minutes of pulling up at Bensons

 

[ianc1200]

ThamesS23, OT, but what is your impression with the overnight moorings? Many boats out, or are some just sitting long term on the various spots? Hope to start next Thursday up to Abingdon and back.

 

[thamesS23]

Seems quiet on the river compared to previous years, although starting to see more hire boats now, as each day goes by.

You can see pictures on my Twitter account below

@chrismoore1974

 

[ianc1200]

Many thanks

 

[The Glassman]

Good to hear about your succcessful battery hunt. Very sorry that we couldn’t say our farewells this morning- didn’t want to disturb you
All the best and safe journey back. See you next year at our favourite moorings!???
J&S

 

[thamesS23]

No problem, we will see you soon.

you will see some photos off our cruise on the link below:

www.twitter.com/chrismoore1974