New Batteries

Before we leave for Argentina and beyond we have some projects to do.

With help from James Burwick of Anasazi Ltda., we were able to purchase 3 Toyama AGM batteries, 200 amp hours each, from Joachin at Imre in the duty free zone of Punta Arenas. The batteries were delivered to the same ferry we rode to Puerto Williams.

On Nov. 5, James and his friend Sam helped schlep the batteries from the Micalvi, over Anasazi Girl then onto Windarra. At 142 pounds each, we were grateful for the help. We had taken the aft stateroom bed apart so that the old Lifeline batteries could be removed and the new Toyamas installed. One of the three batteries was installed under the Nav station as well.

James has been very helpful to us. Not only has he helped with the batteries but also with getting fuel and other services. It helps having someone who is fluent in English, his native language but his command of Spanish is far superior to ours making him an invaluable resource for the cruising community here at the Micalvi. You may reach him at Facebook.