Replacing Deep Cycle AGM Batteries At Anchor | Sailboat Story 101

Our boat's deep cycle AGM battery bank has reached the end of it's 8 year lifespan. The batteries MUST be replaced before leaving for the Bahamas, but that's easier said than done aboard an anchored sailboat. Each battery weighs 75 lbs. Our primary mode of transportation to and from shore is a rowing dinghy. That means lot's of lifting, carrying, grunting, and straining will be happening as this critical boat mission occurs. Then there's the added fun of having to coordinate Uber rides with drivers who don't speak a word of English. A minor detail, but one that does complicate matters when communicating that 200+ lbs of volatile cargo is involved in the transaction. Finally, even when the new AGM batteries are successfully installed, there's still the issue of figuring out what the heck to do with the 225lbs of DEAD batteries. Thanks for watching!! Ben, Tambi, & Molly | S/V Sandflea | "SAILBOATSTORY" ******* BECOME A PATRON ************************************ https://www.Patreon.com/SailboatStory ||| Pledge from $1 to $50 per video we create. This is THE BEST WAY that you can help us continue making these videos. Consider signing up today! ******* SEND A PAYPAL DONATION **************************** https://www.paypal.me/sailboatstory ||| Use this link to send a 1-time Paypal donation of any amount you choose. The funds will go towards all things that keep the adventure going. ******* GEAR WE USE ***************************************** CAMERA GEAR... PRIMARY CAMERA ||| https://tinyurl.com/yb7unfar ACTION CAMERA ||| https://tinyurl.com/yc2ogdf9 DOME LENS ||| https://tinyurl.com/yajnjr4l BENDY TRIPOD ||| https://tinyurl.com/yc5xlz7s DJI DRONE ||| https://tinyurl.com/yc7rusyz EDITING SOFTWARE ||| https://tinyurl.com/lqf44gp BOAT GEAR... MANTUS ANCHOR ||| https://tinyurl.com/ycqv2pcf WEBER GRILL ||| https://tinyurl.com/ycqnkj2l FISH FILLET TABLE ||| https://tinyurl.com/yd588pq6 EPIRB BEACON ||| https://tinyurl.com/y77tdhyh AUTOPILOT ||| http://www.cptautopilot.com PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR ||| https://tinyurl.com/yc9arpau FOLDING COCKPIT SEATS ||| https://www.sportaseat.com ADVENTURE GEAR... POLESPEAR ||| https://www.gatku.com PADDLEBOARD ||| https://tinyurl.com/ybflohv4 PADDLEBOARD RACK ||| https://tinyurl.com/ya47p4ct DINGHY BOARDING LADDER ||| https://up-n-out.com/ BEACH SHADE ||| https://tinyurl.com/y6ustbjx SUNGLASSES ||| https://shadyrays.com DINGHY OARS ||| https://www.shawandtenney.com ******* SOCIAL MEDIA ***************************************** https://www.facebook.com/SailboatStory ||| FACEBOOK https://twitter.com/SailboatStory ||| TWITTER https://www.instagram.com/Sailboatstory ||| INSTAGRAM ******* MANTUS MARINE ************************************** https://www.MantusMarine.com/ ||| Nothing beats the holding power of a Mantus anchor in a wide variety of bottom substrates. ******* ASK A QUESTION *************************************** https://goo.gl/forms/rBH6Gmhdl9f3Jojl2 ||| What do you want to know? Ask us anything and we'll answer your question in an upcoming Q&A segment.