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The crew of a 1989 CT56 replaces a failed house battery bank after discovering the existing lead-acid batteries cannot hold a charge.0:01 The original system utilized eight 6-volt Trojan batteries wired in series-parallel; the crew upgrades to eight 12-volt 105-amp-hour AGM batteries wired entirely in parallel to eliminate maintenance requirements and simplify the charging system.2:17 The conversion requires rewiring the bank and ensuring all parallel cables are cut to identical lengths for efficient charging.4:12 While at a marina, the crew also addresses a health issue with their dog, Maverick, who requires a veterinary visit for digestive distress.1:40 To assist their dogs in boarding from the dinghy, the crew constructs a custom ramp using plywood, rope, and pipe insulation, securing it to the boat's stanchions with carabiners.8:41 After completing the electrical upgrades and testing the ramp, the crew departs under sail.7:14

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