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Battery Weight Distribution Project
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<blockquote data-quote="mbweimar" data-source="post: 428691" data-attributes="member: 9884"><p>I understand being on a budget...You can only buy what you can afford. </p><p></p><p>I strongly suggest the pods. It's the only reliable way to add stability and offset the weight in the back. Will it tip the bow forward? Not enough for you to notice. If tipping the bow forward any more than it is with 3 people is that big of a concern, I would consider taking fewer people with you, or taking turns on the deck. </p><p></p><p></p><p>There simply is no way to offset weight in the front of a boat, unless you move the weight to the back. You could get creative and make some pods by fiberglassing over some foam pool noodles and lower them into the water while everyone is up front. But that would get complicated real quick, trying to fabricate everything. </p><p></p><p>Good luck and hopefully you find a solution. I feel like I have to say this, because I work for the fish and wildlife commission in FL: Remember that being the captain of the vessel, you're responsible for the safety of the passengers. It doesn't take much for things to go south on the water, even on small lakes and rivers. Pushing the weight limit, and improperly balancing weight makes the boat perform in ways it wasn't meant to. Just be careful out there and use common sense. Make sure to keep us posted on any solutions you come up with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mbweimar, post: 428691, member: 9884"] I understand being on a budget...You can only buy what you can afford. I strongly suggest the pods. It's the only reliable way to add stability and offset the weight in the back. Will it tip the bow forward? Not enough for you to notice. If tipping the bow forward any more than it is with 3 people is that big of a concern, I would consider taking fewer people with you, or taking turns on the deck. There simply is no way to offset weight in the front of a boat, unless you move the weight to the back. You could get creative and make some pods by fiberglassing over some foam pool noodles and lower them into the water while everyone is up front. But that would get complicated real quick, trying to fabricate everything. Good luck and hopefully you find a solution. I feel like I have to say this, because I work for the fish and wildlife commission in FL: Remember that being the captain of the vessel, you're responsible for the safety of the passengers. It doesn't take much for things to go south on the water, even on small lakes and rivers. Pushing the weight limit, and improperly balancing weight makes the boat perform in ways it wasn't meant to. Just be careful out there and use common sense. Make sure to keep us posted on any solutions you come up with. [/QUOTE]
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