I moved my two batteries forward into a compartment to help with the weight balance. That worked out great. I also agree if not running electric motor you should have no problem with one. I only use second battery on trips I use the electric a lot, I have them connected with a switch so I can use one or the other or both. When running I switch to both so they get charged by alternator from 50hp 4stroke merc. On trips when I use it at Powell or the Gorge for Multiple days . I can usually fish 3 days or so without charging, because I run around enough that they get charged by alternator. I always use one for trolling motor one for starting, so I don’t drain too much to start the main engine.
I alternate which battery sometimes to even out the charging and discharging. They are AGM Type and are going strong for about 5 years at this point. I keep them on trickle charge in off season and so far they have been great.
If I was not using electric I pilot trolling motor, I would be fine with one battery.
If money is no object lithium ion, there is a local UT COMPANY that makes a 12 volt can’t remember the name, Costco has sold them from time to time for about 600 bucks. They are quite lite, I think about 20 pounds plus minus. A buddy of mine has 3 in his boat and 8 in his motorhome and loved them. I was with him when he picked up the 3 at Costco for his boat. I was amazed how light they were and also how much they cost, and Costco had a great deal on them!!
I’m much more frugal, than money bags friend LOL.
Moving batteries worked fine for me. LOL
I alternate which battery sometimes to even out the charging and discharging. They are AGM Type and are going strong for about 5 years at this point. I keep them on trickle charge in off season and so far they have been great.
If I was not using electric I pilot trolling motor, I would be fine with one battery.
If money is no object lithium ion, there is a local UT COMPANY that makes a 12 volt can’t remember the name, Costco has sold them from time to time for about 600 bucks. They are quite lite, I think about 20 pounds plus minus. A buddy of mine has 3 in his boat and 8 in his motorhome and loved them. I was with him when he picked up the 3 at Costco for his boat. I was amazed how light they were and also how much they cost, and Costco had a great deal on them!!
I’m much more frugal, than money bags friend LOL.
Moving batteries worked fine for me. LOL
time spent fishing isn't deducted from ones life