Cleaning out the aft battery is step one - along with finding a home for that stuff. We'll need to have Rick involved to direct us, as well as some grunt labor (i.e. naughty kids doing community service).
Step two is building a workshop down there.
Once we're satsified with its setup, then I can think about removing Amp A from the 1MC (and getting a hernia) and maybe tinkering with some radio receivers. Rick has one in the office that he says needs a new cord, but I'd like to do a full diagnostic on it before just plugging it in and forgetting about it - a manual would help.
I've decided to make Rick's priorities my priorities, for the moment. So, I'm totally on board with removing the deck, painting, etc. I haven't forgotten about my "science projects", but I think the exterior is more pressing.
Also, Derrick Able and Rick are batting around the idea of putting in a modern sound system under the radio shack. They want to make it where different sound effects are played into each compartment from a single location, rather than setting up CD players all over the boat. Plus, giving us P.A. capability, again, without having to set up the laptop. So, eventually, the original 1MC will be useless other than to turn it on and watch the tubes and lights glow.
