S4E11 Solo Atlantic Crossing: Sailing the Atlantic Ocean Alone in a 21ft Home Built Sailboat Pt11

[@rob56gru]

The Vendee Globe race is the biggest offshore solo round the world race non-stop unassisted. The boat you encountered is in a qualifying trip to be able to participate. A lot of admiration for those guys but your trio. Boat and experience. Seamanship, professionalism top that in my mind. Bravo for you

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you so much my friend

[@rob56gru]

Hi I posted a reply but it has disappeared

[@rob56gru]

I wondered if you would consider installing a hydrogenerator as a secondary system next time

[@ende421]

​@@rob56gru Hydrogens need speed to deliver power. Also on small boats they brake quite some. Not worth it IMHO.

[@SootHead]

That fast foward section was trippy!

[@AlfonsoRedal]

Scary seeing you walk on the forward deck... Following you from Spain since WaveRover I. Take care my friend. Wish you fair winds.

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you Spain.

[@laser_ilca]

stay safe Al.

[@togle184]

Thank you Al for your willingness to share so many of the details of an adventure that intrigues us more day by day. All the comments that I have read, add to the understanding and enjoyment of your fabulous adventure. Those related to safety and preparedness can sometimes teeter on the boundary between constructive advice and personal criticism and judgment, but thankfully, they are all rooted in the friendship we feel towards you. Our interest in enjoying all your videos will always include concern for your safety. Duh… both you and Wave Rover share the center piece of that concern. I believe we are all edified by the additional information the comments provide. Even the small nuisances such as the electrical/charging problem you have mentioned only serve to make your trip more challenging and interesting. It reminds me of the cliffhangers we used to watch in the old movie theaters, that kept us coming back to see the next adventure of Hoppy and Topper. You’re way too young to have experienced that joy. We all are blessed to experience the joy of your salty adventures and anxiously await the next one.

[@RoversAdventure]

What a great comment my friend...thank you.

[@joekavanagh5708]

Two tethers. More handholds.

[@RoversAdventure]

You should also mention common sense. I felt very safe. The conditions barely warranted a tether and the boat was laying ahull.

[@davidsachs4883]

Watching you scramble on the front of the boat made me winder if you had practiced climbing back on board if you were unfortunate/careless enough to fall overboard. The one time I’ve seen it practiced at a moderate 3 knots the person was unable to climb aboard without help

[@pgbrandon]

He did mention getting back on board if he went into the water. He did put his safety harness on and tied if off properly. One problem is that he is on autohelm and the boat keeps sailing when you are in the water. I have often volunteered on the man overboard drill, but the boat was never on autohelm. We had to do the man overboard drill to qualify for long distance sailing races.

[@davidrumsey3180]

Hi Alan, I was surprised when you said that you don't have a meter onboard. You have electrical systems, and they are important to your safety and comfort.. a multimeter is small and light, so even on a boat as small as yours it wouldn't be difficult to store. It should be considered a very important tool in your tool kit. Even a $10 meter will give you a huge amount of information.. I would strongly recommend that you get one and learn to use at least the DC Voltage and continuity (resistance) functions to help with fault-finding. Well done with the voyage.. it is great to see Wave Rover in her element and fulfilling the design brief well.

[@joesnake2882]

GROOVY MAN STAY SAFE

[@j.saavedra1502]

Watching you scramble on the foredeck leaves me wishing for bulwarks with some nonskid on the inboard face. And a centerline grab bar on the cabin top.

[@Seahorn_]

He did not install them. Was waiting for something like this to happen. Sooner or later you will find another report of an abandoned yaght in the Atlantic.....

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

This ain’t Alan’s first rodeo.

[@Seahorn_]

@@DVolvoguy777-x7o can be, but with a few safetylines he could greatly improve that this wont be his last. Seen too many overdue sailing vessels on the navtex.common nominator? All solo sailors.........

[@japc4326]

Even a simple bulb type tester would help tracing an electrical line, when you do not have a meter. No solar, I would trace from the panels following the line to the controller, sounds like to power from the controller is whacky. Good luck John

[@RoversAdventure]

More to come...

[@ramoncastillo8794]

A sailboat at 17kts OMG , caught my attention!! It turns out he did NYC - France in 10d, 3h , 44m ,30 seconds , hope he (T. Ruyant) classified for the big one in November. BTW , ur AIS shows you're in Ireland at this time. Assuming all the issues are taken care of. Can't wait to watch ur next EP. Well!! from the Mediterranean.. Buena Proa!

[@chuckdebian2205]

AMOCO 60, 17 knots. Its been up for sale I wonder if that was a delivery skipper.

[@redfox4098]

The speeding up of the video reminds me of my favorite martini, shaken and not stirred.....

[@RoversAdventure]

lol

[@mcrumph]

As soon as you said 17 knots, my mind says a flying IMOCA 60. Very fast, but not at all comfortable. Good luck with the electrical. Keep that harness tight.

[@railly1969]

Great to see you using a safety line, my friend 😊

[@RoversAdventure]

Always!

[@eddiemiller9000]

Im amazed how clean shaven you appear. Shaving has to be tricky in those swells!

[@RoversAdventure]

It's all part of my routine

[@kw7292]

Forge your own adventure! Sail on. This is trip #2 that I have watched

[@cigarmann]

Although meeting all nutritional needs, I'm sorry......your seafood omelet does not induce my gastric juices.....

[@RoversAdventure]

lol

[@marcgatto9675]

​@@RoversAdventure by-the-by...I've added a wee bit of iodine to my carnivore diet. Why not,eh?

[@kencannuck]

With all due respect Allen, your "...ultimate heavy weather small sailboat ..." claim needs more time and miles to be determined. For sure, seeing you sprawled on that house without even a foothold to fix gear needs to be rectified. Even a 150 mm 6" pipe rail to brace against would be major. Pretty is good, but pretty good is way better. Once again, I would appreciate regular updates on your daily progress and location. After all, relative progress to destination is a sailing quality...no

[@DefaultUser61]

It induces my gastric juices to go the wrong way

[@simonhjc]

I think its delicious as ineat these 2 x a week

[@markdewaal6678]

Looks like Hurricane Kirk is tracking in your direction, Alan. Models showing it's going up the middle of the Atlantic!! Be safe!!!

[@jasonmcintosh2632]

I believe these videos are a few months behind. He's probably drinking a beer at a real German Octoberfest.

[@markdewaal6678]

@@jasonmcintosh2632 Good. I hope you are right!!

[@peterb9038]

Seeing you go up front without missing a step in those choppy seas, I am thinking In years to come, your story will start with; They called him, Alan "mountain goat" Mulholand.

[@eagerv]

Another Thursday has arrived, always enjoy your videos Alan and this one doesn't disappoint. Was noticeable the different more uncomfortable looking motion when you dropped sail, as with all sailboats, becoming more comfortable again when you hoisted. Best wishes..

[@RoversAdventure]

exactly

[@wyattfamily8997]

When you have such weather do you ever think "maybe I should have built Rover 30' long.? Following from Brisbane, Australia.

[@RoversAdventure]

The smaller the boat the bigger the adventure!

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

Great video Alan! Very glad you’re safe! I wish some folks watched you build Rover. Would have seen you install your safety gear and the like. Stay safe and have a steak and potato dinner when you can!

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Forty five knots … what a way to start the day! One hand for the ship and hold fast! Pity about the electrical gremlin … will be interesting to know what the issue was. Have you considered a jack line for your tether? Being continuously attached to WR2 while on deck in big seas would seem sensible. ⛵️🇨🇦⚓️🌊🌞

[@tonybarnes3858]

Two tether slings girth hitched to the belay/rappel loop on your harness. A carabiner on each sling, one always clipped in to a continuous loop or axis-anchored length of sling material (webbing won't cut as fast as round rope) attached to the superstructure. No need to re-invent the wheel.

[@philipjohnson1103]

Alan, Watching you climb forward on deck makes me so nervous. Even knowing you crossed the pond safely. Your harness looks like it’s designed for hiking out in a small boat. I don’t believe it is a suitable harness for off shore sailing, particularly without a belt/chest strap to prevent it from slipping over your head if your arms are extended upward. This upward arm position is likely if you are reaching to get back aboard. Additionally the release clip should have as lanyard and be releasable under full loading.

[@RoversAdventure]

I'm sure you are right but these conditions barely warranted wearing a harness in the first place.

[@TootSocialTV]

@@RoversAdventure Wtih well earned respect, I suggest that you consider consequences in your calculations of warranting being properly tied in. "these conditions" being the middle of the Atlantic OCean! Consequences? Perhaps the worst death possible... drowning. And please consider the impact of the consequences on Mrs. Rover . I am a sailor and lifetime pilot. Unfortunately, I've lost more than a few highly capable friends who always had a reason not to be more careful. And I recognized it ahead of time.

[@papounet4842]

@@RoversAdventure Please keep in mind that Eric Tabarly made an assumption about tethering in mild conditions that ended tragically...and he was a sailing legend, for sure. think about it before your next passage, people love you !

[@tomwaite4594]

Another wonderful installment Alan! Very wise of you to worry about the sleep deprivation with the IMOCA crowd. As professional sailors they push the boats and themselves beyond the limits at times. As this was a qualifying race for the next Global Vendee which starts next month they are attacking the challenge with everything on the line...call when you can...T

[@RoversAdventure]

Great insights as always

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Congratulations, amazing voyage

[@edmctug8800]

Bummer on the power issues be safe !

[@MichaelL-o7p]

To ensure 100 percent tie off to vessel please wear two lanyards tie and untie one at time ty 13:14

[@RoversAdventure]

You should also mention common sense. I felt very safe. The conditions barely warranted a tether and the boat was laying ahull.

[@peterv3429]

Great real-life ocean sailing video - as always! 👍🙂 Tether: perhaps make it short enough, than in case it needs to hold you - you stay at the edge of the deck? Actually I saw you halved it during first trip - perhaps this is just enough 🤔

[@laurenceholden]

My! your cabin top trips! They look treacherous with no apparent secure foot hold to brace yourself against your tether. Looks so easy for you to get swept off your feet.

[@longone844]

Wave Rover has no fancy AI software; WAKE UP Advens 1! No wonder the poor guy sounded groggy. But you got to keep safe out there. I wonder when his AI would have alerted him to your presence!

[@RoversAdventure]

Good question

[@johnzink3309]

Thx

[@ImnotChuck.]

I have zero first-hand knowledge about sailing, but those trips forward looked quite risky to me. Would dual tethers used in alternating fashion (so that you are always attached) not be a good idea? ETA: I am amazed that you didn't have a multi-meter on board. Was it forgotten or did you consciously decide against bringing one? Did you add one in Horta?

[@RoversAdventure]

didn't consciously avoid it but one was added in Horta

[@brianfields4479]

Best wishes from nz

[@marcgatto9675]

Lots of talk about safety. People. He went to sea in a 21' homebuilt boat. So he obviously likes risky adventures. Let him have his fun.😅

[@RoversAdventure]

Thank you!

[@kencannuck]

I disagree. If one sets themselves up as a model for others, they should set a high standard for safety whatever their adventure.

[@MrArray1967]

​@@kencannuck it's not only the videos on this channel. The comments are also here to read - and learn from.

[@huntsail3727]

Great video. Obviously you have made several decisions based on your own comfort level and experience that some of the comments disagree with, but that just makes your journey all the more unique. Hope you solve the electrical problem, looking forward hearing more about your adventure. Are these videos current, or have you already completed the crossing?

[@RoversAdventure]

Well said!

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Those were some concerning conditions to wake up to. The view while you were forward showed just how big the seas were. Good seamanship, Alan. Question: Will you be over wintering back at PEI or will you be continuing on through the winter. Best wishes to you and Mrs. Wave Rover for a great week ahead.

[@26N80W]

I would think a Harken cam cleat in front of the horn cleat would make raising the sail a lot easier.

[@RoversAdventure]

I use my body weight and hoist it under pressure, it probably looks harder than it is, but anyone could do it

[@sidneybrittain1581]

Hi there really enjoying the videos. Would like to suggest you use a much shorter teacher, one that does not allow you to fall over the side. A permanent centrelin3 jackline might work. You’re a great inspiration. Sidney

[@MichaelL-o7p]

To ensure 100 percent tie off to vessel please wear two lanyards tie and untie one at time ty 13:14

[@RoversAdventure]

I feel so safe in these conditions.

[@sanchezshots]

@@RoversAdventure Alan we all love and admire you ,wishing well

[@timfreedman873]

Hi Alan, I have followed your progress for many years so congratulations on the passage to Horta. I am interested in how Wave Rover II is handling the conditions? Have there been any design choices that you need to reconsider or modifications that need to be made? I think the boat looks ideal for your purpose and I agree with the "build it small and build it strong" philosophy that has guided you all along. I probably find the building more compelling than the sailing to watch though I am in awe of the courage that such a journey requires. Good luck Alan and take extra care.

[@RoversAdventure]

I plan to do a good review after getting to Horta

[@richardmccombs617]

I have been pondering lately whether switching an outboard gas for an electric outboard powered by a small generator would be a better option. Generator could be stored lower in some sort of locker with weight down lower. There is quite a bit of efficiency loss but having an emergency charging supply might pay off. Efficiency is mainly going from air cooled vs water cooled, electric is near 100% so not a big factor. Just a thought

[@RoversAdventure]

Wave Rover is only 21ft. I use the motor so very little

[@thomcollins3322]

I have lived off grid since 1986 . Low battery’s stinks . Might b the charger controller. Good luck , think it through.

[@John_Smith__]

On a small open deck sailboat like the amazing Rover it is indeed Crucial to be Tied to your safety harness All The Time ... not only during deck operation up the sail Mast. And I may make the only Constructive criticism ... I think you should improve your on-deck safety ... specially on high seas conditions ...attached your harness to the boat at all times! Friendly advice I tell you ... also an important question: Does your outboard engine has a connection to use the engine alternator as a generator for the boat ... if you extend a cable and start the engine outside ... then maybe you could use it as a generator for the entire boat and recharge the batteries ... ? Is that possible ?

[@RoversAdventure]

Not in these sea conditions

[@MrArray1967]

I have been thinking the same. But then either the engine had to be lowered with the propel in the water or, a cooling water system established.

[@John_Smith__]

@@MrArray1967 Yes, I meant to say: Lower the engine, place it on the rest and start the engine. It would be pushing the boat and supplying electric power to the batteries. This of course if weather conditions permit the operation. On sailboats with engine bay inside those engine usually even have multiple Mount-points connecting to the alternator Belt were either and upgraded alternator can be installed or even a Second one added just used for eletricity generation (less common though ).

[@John_Smith__]

@@MrArray1967 Sorry to insist but I've checked the page of Tohatsu and I think the outboard is a model 6. The specs say there is an Optional fitting of a 12V 60W 5A output of power. I do not know if that particular engine has the proper Alternator output option installed but in any case it should be possible to "fiddle" with the cabling inside in order to extract such 12V ... usually these alternators have a DC 12V output to charge your usual start batteries. And 60W is enough to charge the batteries it is just a matter of how long the engine has to run.

[@DrSurf-fx4gf]

Oh for Gods sake keep yourself safe!!! Just Saying

[@svloggedout6888]

Alan, it seems that you are generally well prepared but I was surprised by 2 things in this video. 1) You are crossing the Atlantic without bringing a single multimeter. You don't have a lot of electrical systems but what you have is pretty fundamental. It seems almost negligent leaving the shore without a meter. 2) You only use a single-clip harness line which means that you need to be unclipped for a short while to move. A rogue wave or a gust of wind at the right moment ends it all for you. A recent MOB during the Chicago to Mac race was caused by that exactly - unhooking the harness for just a few seconds. Why not 2 lines on your harness?

[@kermitthefrog6363]

When I have lost the controller for the solar panel, I went direct to the battery. At night I shut it off and monitored the charge during the day. I finished the cruise after two weeks and all was good. Even the 'better' controllers have issues.

[@MrArray1967]

Hi Alan. Now we've also seen maintenance done underway. Both lashings and circuit breakers. You might already have argued why not having a hatch on the foredeck. But wouldn't it be an advantage? Is there not enough room between the frames? Can it be retrofitted? One more thing. If you have to sleep on a safety related decision, why not go with "number safe" as a rule of thumb? Bon voyage👍🏼

[@RoversAdventure]

What is number safe

[@jaygee5693]

A foredeck hatch would be another hole in the deck, in the most critical area for a hole.

[@MichaelL-o7p]

To ensure 100 percent tie off to vessel please wear two lanyards tie and untie one at time ty 13:14

[@graplingurty]

I bet you will not set sail again without a VOM meter on board.

[@RoversAdventure]

Yes, however I have to stress this was not an emergency

[@Andrey-z9m]

👍👍👍👏

[@Tarananda-mylo]

Surely it would be safer to run a safety line from the bow to the stern and then clip onto that? Watching you scramble about on the bow made me worried for your safety.

[@RoversAdventure]

I feel so safe on board in these conditions

[@TootSocialTV]

@@RoversAdventure "Feelings" have no place in circumstances where the consequences are so absolute my friend. Your feeling is called risk homeostasis. The more and more you get away with something, the more safe it feels. It only takes a leg cramp, a flying fish in the eye...or anything and, splash, and Wave Rover is truly solo. It costs nothing, is almost zero effort and you have all the time in the world to take every precaution. Please reconsider. We will not live long enough to make all the mistakes on our own! Best regard!!!

[@MrA1582000]

@@RoversAdventureyou don’t look safe. Nest that tether keeps you on the boat, not dragged along side in the water.

[@poetguygabe]

People who ride motorcycles without helmets, and people who don't wear seat belts also feel safe. Save your family some grief and rig a jackline.

[@poetguygabe]

People who don't wear seat belts also feel safe. Not sure how you convinced your family you are safe at sea thousands of miles from land without a jackline. Do yourself a favor and save your family some grief, and rig a jackline.

[@reloadncharge9907]

No meter on a transat? Every Canadian sailor knows that a good meter is tool #3 on any sailors list…..thanks, Andrew

[@roncanizares9966]

Another great video! Can you please refresh my memory as to why you always add 5 drop of iodine? Thank you.

[@RoversAdventure]

Yes, absolutely. It is a preventive measure against glandular cancers. Our food is greatly diminished in iodine.

[@bruceswabb7145]

There must be a lag in these posts, as we are in the heart of hurricane season.

[@normankaesberg8049]

When you were building the boat and installing the keels, you mentioned that you hoped that the role would be dampened by the twin heels compared to your former boats would you make some comment on that thank you

[@RoversAdventure]

I plan to do a good review after getting to Horta

[@normankaesberg8049]

Thank you for replying

[@Photocatchthemoment]

Brilliant! quick question which I forget you to ask :-) wind turbine as auxiliary source of energy , did you consider that during the build of your boat?

[@time.5316]

Fast-forwarding tends to make me seasick. Please don't.

[@RoversAdventure]

lol

[@sreed8570]

I'm kinda surprised you didn't put a preventer on that boom just in case with all that swinging around, being alone makes that extra hazardous.

[@willyum1208]

I cringed when I saw that accidental jibe early in the video and then watched him get up on deck. Yes like Al says its only mild conditions but man going up on deck with that boom unprevented is asking for trouble.

[@sreed8570]

@@willyum1208 Couldn't help but notice it was a few inches from his hat.

[@naignildoi826]

when u were repairing that sail. the boat seemed to hold a constant heading. was that because the wind was propelling it via the mast only????

[@RoversAdventure]

Any boat will just "lay ahull" at sea

[@MrArray1967]

I noticed the same but was there any forward motion?

[@redwood1957]

Did you switch the fuse on your solar panel? No vom, do you have a solar charger display,a shunt is telling you 60 %, does it not also give you load and input? Battery mgt. How long is your tether? What would slocum do? 😂 Thank you

[@RoversAdventure]

Lol. Last question was my first

[@redwood1957]

@@RoversAdventure i just ate one can of tuna 2 eggs alittle cheese with onion and green pepper on a wrap. Thats alot of food.

[@alexd7466]

What camera did you use? the stabilizer is doing its job.

[@RoversAdventure]

DJI Action 3

[@chapter4travels]

When you go up forward you clip in with a tether, but that tether is long enough for you to go over the side of the boat. How do you get back on board and have you practiced that? Practiced that in cold water? I hunt out of a treestand and make sure my tether is as short as possible. If I fell past my stand, I doubt I could get back up. Of course, you have the buoyancy of the water that I don't have.

[@MrArray1967]

Yes approximately nice times bigger as long as you are on the water. And when pulling yourself up, more and more of your body loses boyancy from the water.

[@poetguygabe]

Feeling safe, and using common sense are two entirely different things. Being at sea in rough weather a thousand miles or so from land warrants a jack line. Not sure how you've convinced your wife you are safe without a bow to stern jack line.

[@troyboyd3100]

Wow, that really looks like a lot of stress on your mast. Are you considering a G11, or similar mast?

[@junk_rig_sailor1698]

Junk Rig in fact puts much less stress on the mast that a traditionally stayed bermudan rig.

[@AlanKinninmonth]

what is the watch you are wearing looks huge !!

[@RoversAdventure]

lol, just a cheap watch I bought just before leaving.

[@markbennett9787]

I know that we know you made it to Horta but I have commented before about how insecure it would be to have to work on the foredeck whilst underway and you seemed to think it would hardly be necessary. Well we’ve seen you having to do it , it looks very precarious and your footwear which you describe as cheap sandals look just that. I can also see from the comments that I am not alone to be concerned for your safety when up forward. You have far far much more experience than those of us who sit in our armchairs to watch you but please add an extra layer of security to everything you do.

[@TootSocialTV]

With real respect to Mr. Rover's accomplishments and experience, after so many pleas from other highly experienced sailors already, I doubt he is going to take anyone's advice on being clipped in at all times in the middle of the North Atlantic. I've seen it too many times in general aviation. There is a personality trait amongst them that I have long ago recognized and despite my, and many others suggestions, once they make up their minds or set their course, there is no bringing them around. They simply have to learn it themselves. I've written many aviation magazine articles on the subject of 'Optimism Bias' and 'Risk Homeostasis' and realized I was preaching to the choir. Lone Wolf types love "charting their own adventure" and are resistant to accepting advice. I've been to their funerals and seen the tragedy of the lives they leave behind. Again, I highly respect Mr. Rover for his discipline, hard work, skill, determination and knowledge , so I offer the foregoing with the most caring intentions and with great admiration and respect.

[@frankdillon6127]

can you talk about your choice of foot wear a little?

[@RoversAdventure]

Just cheap sandals.

[@frankdillon6127]

@@RoversAdventure thanks you don't need to respond i know your having battery issues. back when i was sailing Dockers were the hot ticket for boating, they made you look like you knew what you were doing and had good grip on the sometimes slippery deck.

[@delukxy]

@@RoversAdventure I'd feel insecure walking down the road in those!

[@junk_rig_sailor1698]

@@frankdillon6127 You realise he has already crossed the atlantic and is in ireland, and these videos are a number of weeks behind...

[@luckytoastsebastian]

Are you gonna run into hurricane Kirk?

[@RoversAdventure]

Free and Clear

[@bugbunny1306]

Tenth day offshore what day month what year?

[@kencannuck]

Just repeating my earlier comment, which disappeared, to the effect that that it seems .... optimistic ... to claim small boat, heavy weather sailing supremacy after a total of possibly 1000 miles under the keel on the first passage ...?

[@RoversAdventure]

4 solo ocean crossings on small boats. But I don't claim to know everything. I'm just sharing what I'm doing

[@RobertBobForsyth]

I assume you have an "As Built" wiring diagram of the complete installed electrical system on board. If not try and and sketch one. Every terminal and connection should be identified, Unique no, make, serial no etc. With this it will be easier to troubleshoot the system. Also the diagram should be downloaded to a responsible specialist person onshore who can assist in the fault finding exercise. Your reliance on solar dictates that redundancy and back up need to be carefully re-evaluated. All on board systems should be so described. As you are well aware, risk management is vital in an endeavour such as yours. Please review your harness and dedicated on-deck harness anchor points. Maybe it is better not to coil your harness round your neck. Are scandals appropriate? A harness centrally attached to your person with a clip at each end will allow you to be always attached to the boat by at least one clip. These are not criticisms, they are observations. Your doing a great job, looking forward to next weeks episode.

[@RoversAdventure]

If you watch the build videos you will see the wiring diagrams. Copies are also with key people ashore. I don't understand what is wrong with sandals of in fact barefoot as I often have

[@casondave]

Uh, you have a 12 vdc system on board (duh-of course) and you DON'T have a volt meter on board?! Really ...... !? What the hell man, you probably know better than that. Yer not gonna be able to troubleshoot bupkis with a pretty glance at the wire can you?

[@UUBrahman]

He might have forgotten he has a volt meter onboard, I do that, after a day or so, I remember I have it onboard.