cumberlandjg Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Hi all, About to upgrade to a 36v Ipilot from an older 24v Minnkota. Currently I have one house, and the two TM batteries under the console. Granted it is a slightly smaller console due to it being a TE. My thoughts are to move my 3 trolling motor batteries and install a 3 bank charger in the front storage hatch towards the aft in the center. Secure them with battery trays and all so that they ride relatively smooth up there. I then plan to install a second house battery with a switch to my first and re-center the batteries under the console. What would be the downside of putting the three batteries in the front hatch? I am primarily inshore/jetties in Georgia never plan to run offshore so they shouldn't take too much of a crazy beating in either spot. The front hatch wouldn't be directly at the center of gravity but it isn't too far off. Powered with a 04 200 Vmax. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 I wouldn’t think that compartment would hold that much weight and stress of running even if it’s not too rough. You could easily separate it from the cap. As far as I know there is nothing supporting it from underneath. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 believe it or not I have 5 batteries under my 04 22TE. 4 group 31 and a smaller cranker the trick is to stack them snd rotate them. you can get one horizontal in front left and one next to it at 90 degrees. make an open box style support and repeat on top. the small cranker sits by itself infront of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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