Convinced! I have been powering electronics only 100ah LifePO4 in each Jon (2) graphs and accessories, in both boats. I really wanted to test TM old 24v Motor Guide 70# ;so I combined my (2) 100ah and purchased a 50ah for the electronics. The weight savings was obvious, runtime never got below...
I used a angle grinder, to cut the top of bench seat. The small accessory battery is housed inside and storage for rain gear, waterproof container for license, wallet keys. etc.
The fuse panel was hidden inside the 4 gang switch box, with waterproof cover.
This is how I wired up mine, bilge pump and anchor / navigation lights wiring inside conduit; with small junction box. The fuse panel inside a 4 gang box " waterproof ". The switch panel attached to rear of middle bench, powered by a 65ah solar battery, installed inside middle bench with hatch...
^^^Ray has given you some great suggestions, I would however get rid of those sandbags; you may get on on plane quicker, but top end suffers. The tilt /trim pin adjustment will get you on plane there's usually about 6 holes to put pin in. The #3 or #4 hole is usually the sweet spot.....btw...
Ahhh just working on the catfish /crappie boat; adding T-tracks, built an adjustable graph mount, ya know enough to keep me busy. I am longing for a vacation of some sort ,my wife is really getting bored.
No it won't bend unless heated; or taken to a muffler shop, they bend all sorts of metal. I am going to mock mount track closer to stern and see how far I can go without bending.
I ordered (2) 6'x1.5'x.75 extruded T slot rails 15 series from 80/20 via Amazon ;they are stout. I will be using 5/16-18 stainless steel carriage bolts/ washers and 5-Star Knobs.....hmmm for some reason it won't let me load pics!??