Markv
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Hi All,
I'm planning on installing a Minn Kota Terrova Trolling motor on my 22LSR. Going with a port side bow mount, like some have done. Sounds like Spot Lock works fine in this mounting configuration based on other people's experiences. Question I have is around battery placement. My boat is a quad lounger, and my dual batteries for the starter and stereo are in the corner of the quad bench behind the driver seat. The weight of those and the driver on one side does cause a slight lean that balances out when my wife sits on the other side. I'm worried about the placement of another 150lbs from the dual 12v batteries the trolling motor needs.
The easiest option is to have them placed in the front corner seat on the port(left) side of the boat. But that's a permanent addition of 150lbs of weight up there. Might help balance out the other battery weight, since they are in opposite corners. Other option, which would cost more, is to place them in the rear port stern quad bench(opposite the house/starter batteries). That would keep the weight in the back but add install complexity.
Where did you guys put your batteries for the trolling motor. For those that put them in the front, how is that working out? For those of you with side mounted trolling motors, any regrets?
I'm planning on installing a Minn Kota Terrova Trolling motor on my 22LSR. Going with a port side bow mount, like some have done. Sounds like Spot Lock works fine in this mounting configuration based on other people's experiences. Question I have is around battery placement. My boat is a quad lounger, and my dual batteries for the starter and stereo are in the corner of the quad bench behind the driver seat. The weight of those and the driver on one side does cause a slight lean that balances out when my wife sits on the other side. I'm worried about the placement of another 150lbs from the dual 12v batteries the trolling motor needs.
The easiest option is to have them placed in the front corner seat on the port(left) side of the boat. But that's a permanent addition of 150lbs of weight up there. Might help balance out the other battery weight, since they are in opposite corners. Other option, which would cost more, is to place them in the rear port stern quad bench(opposite the house/starter batteries). That would keep the weight in the back but add install complexity.
Where did you guys put your batteries for the trolling motor. For those that put them in the front, how is that working out? For those of you with side mounted trolling motors, any regrets?