BigBellyBass

They are aluminum live wells. The only reason I am putting them in the bow is because I have an enclosed transom. One side I have a built-in fuel tank (a stray spark and fuel make a bad plan) the other side I have storage for a starting battery. In the middle of the transom is a small storage compartment (couldn't fit a better there). I do have a live well in the stern I could convert. The batteries would then be all in one side of the boat. At least in the bow I can try to keep it centerd. The boat doesn't seem to have much trouble getting on a plane if I have the motor trimmed right for the speed. With a deep-v hull I should be ok right?

The plan is to do a 24v set up. You make a good point with a circuit breaker. I will be sure to wire one in to prevent any serious damage to my trolling motor in case something does go wrong. Thank you Puggz for the advice ?!

Hello friends, this is my first boat, and I am figuring it out as I go. I have two live wells in the bow of my boat (1993 monark 1700DC). I would like to convert one of them to a battery storage for a trolling motor. The plan is to disconnect the fill pump (it's a tee fitting I will replace with an elbow fitting). I will put a plug in for the drain to keep any water out. Has anyone ever done this modification before? Any tips or suggestions. I don't want to ruin a couple batteries due to ignorance. Thank you in advance!