Aaron Hommel Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 I have a 2007 HPX T that I am in the middle of upgrading. It was in amazing shape when I bought it from the original owner, but time and salt eventually get everything. I replaced the batteries under the console with the same Odyssey PC925 high performance AGM deep cycle and the smaller one for the cranking. I am able to get everything comfortable under the console with room left for my personal belongings. However, I saw people talking about this battery relocation to the bow and it got me to thinking how the would affect the performance. I fish by myself 99% of the time on the pole. So to avoid transom squat, I put my yeti on the deck. This may help me not having to do that, but what about when I have someone on the casting platform? Can anyone give me some insight or advice on this? My model is the one with the starboard over the fuel tank. I have to say, it is definitely solid. For clarification, what you are looking at is the starboard "partial skeleton" I. built to support the console better and allow for a better place to mount accessories. Any advice would be appreciated. Aaron IMG_7264.HEIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 Went thru your exercise with my HPXS. Bow weight helps a lot if you are by yourself on the pole so I sure would consider moving one up front. In my case we are almost always 2, 1 forward and one aft. All three of my batteries are in the console with a total weight of 120#. Waiting for fedex right now for 2 lithium batteries 14# each. When I pulled one of the current AGMs out of the boat I had no more stern squat and the boat ran 2-3 mph faster at almost any rpm. I hope some of this helps you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad1616 Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Best thing i ever did was move all batteries forward .the big juicy lead acid kind lol that go for days! Hpxt id imagine sits lower off plane; less displacement in rear. My holeshot was insatiably better almost instantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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