Slim,
I finished installing my new custom made battery rack today. I made it out of 
treated plywood, epoxied and screwed together, and will use a black 
expandable strap to hold both batteries down. I've opted for using both batteries 
without a switch, spliting duties between boat lights and stereo system. The shore 
charger I have allows me to charge both batteries separately, at the same 
time. No need to drain the battery for lights at the expense of losing the stereo 
you know. It really sounds great with the new amp installed. I've been 
thinking of mounting a thumper bass in the lazzerette for additional power. No rules 
against that, that I know of.
Come spring, I'll probably install two new batteries and tie them together 
into one system. 
Yes, I have all the Led Zepplin albums on CD, plus a few others that really 
rock the boat.
A few of us southern Rhodies are planning a trip from Miami  to Key West and 
back, probably in March or early April. Gotta have all the power for that 
parrothead music ya know.
So far, Yankee Clipper, RumRunner and R-Yot are are going.....anyone else 
interested? Don't forget to bring your Lynard Skynard CD's. F R E E B I R 
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Rummy