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Fisher 1538 Jon modification
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<blockquote data-quote="captpetej" data-source="post: 431091" data-attributes="member: 22174"><p>Been staring at this thing, planning out the layout. </p><p></p><p>I have 55lb trolling motors for the front and rear. I'm planning to run two 100AH AGM batteries. </p><p></p><p>My initial thoughts on weight distribution say to put both batteries in the back(electric only configuration), and run wire to the front for the troller. Only problem there is it's looking like I need 4ga wire... not exactly cheap, or small... </p><p></p><p>Most of the time, it'll be me up front 230lbs... and my much lighter girlfriend in the back. Hence why I'm thinking I want to put most of my weight in the back.</p><p></p><p>The cheaper and simpler way would be one battery up front and one in the back.</p><p></p><p>My concerns: </p><p>-Two completely isolated circuits... which is kinda nice, run front dead, still have the back...</p><p>-I don't want to be too nose heavy with the gas motor off</p><p></p><p></p><p>What do you more experienced folks suggest? Two batteries in the back and run wires up to the trolling motor? Or one front and one back? Yes, I know testing this all out would be ideal, but I'm trying to guess best I can to plan for wiring. </p><p></p><p>I'm primary concerned with electric only configuration. I have a smaller battery for accessories and rear trolling motor will likely stay home along with it's battery when in Gas motor "mode".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="captpetej, post: 431091, member: 22174"] Been staring at this thing, planning out the layout. I have 55lb trolling motors for the front and rear. I'm planning to run two 100AH AGM batteries. My initial thoughts on weight distribution say to put both batteries in the back(electric only configuration), and run wire to the front for the troller. Only problem there is it's looking like I need 4ga wire... not exactly cheap, or small... Most of the time, it'll be me up front 230lbs... and my much lighter girlfriend in the back. Hence why I'm thinking I want to put most of my weight in the back. The cheaper and simpler way would be one battery up front and one in the back. My concerns: -Two completely isolated circuits... which is kinda nice, run front dead, still have the back... -I don't want to be too nose heavy with the gas motor off What do you more experienced folks suggest? Two batteries in the back and run wires up to the trolling motor? Or one front and one back? Yes, I know testing this all out would be ideal, but I'm trying to guess best I can to plan for wiring. I'm primary concerned with electric only configuration. I have a smaller battery for accessories and rear trolling motor will likely stay home along with it's battery when in Gas motor "mode". [/QUOTE]
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