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Hi guys I am looking to buy a boat for electric only lakes with 36 volt trolling motor bow mounted, but I run into some problems, at least theoretically. I would like to get a 1448 AW Grizzly, add electronics and carpet it, but the sheer weight of batteries and two normal guys (400 lbs) almost exceeds its capacity, however, I do read about people with such a setup and there is no mention of overloading. For all day trolling I expect a constant thrust of 55 lbs is needed and therefore an amp draw of 55 (most likely less due to higher voltage), so with 600 amps of GEL I should be able to run a fishing day of 10 hours charging no more than recommended (90 % of bank). Add 100 amps for misc., and batteries weigh an additional 450 lbs, maybe 500. So I have looked at 16 feet models such as the Aluma MV 1650 AW and Tracker 1648 AW - large boats indeed for sneaking around on electricity I imagine. I would appreciate inputs on not just the weight dielmma but size too. IE. how easily are these boats driven by a trolling engine. In case a 16 feet is needed would I be better off with a Deep-V instead? Does it matter in terms of power usage and trolling speed? Regards, Stephan