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My Alumacraft Magnum 165 Tiller is 20 years old. My two trolling motor batteries sit in a compartment in the middle of the hull up front, I've had no ride issues at all, and, honestly, don't know where I would even fit them in the back. I would agree with the poster who said that the manufacturers of good boats such as Alumacraft, Lund, and Crestliner likely put serious thought into all this.

I've got a Crestliner 1700 Vision, 2 batteries up front in the battery storage area dead center of the keel and the charger is under the console. That spot is designed for the batteries I wouldn't put them anywhere else. Move your charger, it needs air since it will get hot when doing it's job. Don't over think things! Too much weight at the back will affect your ride, I can get 45mph with my setup with a 115 4 stroke. Believe it or not, boat manufacturers put thought into this process and run plenty of tests for things just like this. (Weight distribution). It's not an 40 year old tin boat, it's a new boat, go with what your manufacturer recommends.

What a terrific 3rd period of hockey. The young Canadians showed a ton of grit and determination to come back from a 3-1 hole. Unfortunately for the Russians, they lost their composure and self destructed. Great win.

HOLY MACKINAW!!!!!!

My 2007 Fishhawk had the trolling motor battery in the front centre compartment near the bow. Came from the factory that way. Had that boat for 12 seasons with no issue.

going to try out Bear Creek, I'll let you know how we do

HUTCH

I can say with a lot of confidence, Matt isn't smart enough to set up a separate account here. I mean, he made a conscious choice to switch from a LEAFS fan (yes its true) to a Sens fan! Clearly he's "SPECIAL" Bananas eh? You coming back to Wolseley?