Ok guys, I am looking for some opinions/advice here with my gas tank placement. When I got that 30 gal tank put inside the boat, I realized that it was pretty big. I am somewhat concerned with weight at the stern. (I don't know if my concern is justified or not, as I have never had the boat in the water, so I don't know how she sits.) I realize that I don't have to fill the tank full, but I know that the big ole Evinrude will be thirsty. I had the thought of putting the tank in the bow, and just putting my casting deck over the top of the tank. Something like this.
the batteries for the trolling motor would then go in front of the tank. (I think). The problem with this is that it will waste about 8" under the tank, as can be seen here.
The other spot that I am considering is approximately here, with the trolling batteries up front still, and possibly the starting battery as well. The rear casting deck would then cover the tank.
In reality, there will probably only be three people in the boat, (it is rated for 4) I just don't have any boating experience to draw from to use in the planning and layout. Any opinions or thoughts will be appreciated.
