In the process of setting up my new to me Riverhawk B-60. The boat has a casting deck up front and an open midship.
Currently the boat has a 25 2 smoke on the back along with a group 27 starting/accessory batt and 6 gal gas tank.
Up front I have a minn kota 40 lb power drive trolling motor, group 27 trolling battery, and (due to lack of storage anywhere else) a minn kota 2 bank charger.
I have read that some weight in the bow is beneficial in helping to plane out and helps poling by keeping the boat from squatting in the back.
I was just curious if any of y'all think that there is too much weight up front right now? Eventually I want to add a yeti 45 for casting/dry storage. Probably keep fairly light gear in it... Life jackets, fire extinguisher, small tool kit, rope, etc.
Would any of that weight up front negatively affect performance?
Appreciate all the help...
-Alex
Currently the boat has a 25 2 smoke on the back along with a group 27 starting/accessory batt and 6 gal gas tank.
Up front I have a minn kota 40 lb power drive trolling motor, group 27 trolling battery, and (due to lack of storage anywhere else) a minn kota 2 bank charger.
I have read that some weight in the bow is beneficial in helping to plane out and helps poling by keeping the boat from squatting in the back.
I was just curious if any of y'all think that there is too much weight up front right now? Eventually I want to add a yeti 45 for casting/dry storage. Probably keep fairly light gear in it... Life jackets, fire extinguisher, small tool kit, rope, etc.
Would any of that weight up front negatively affect performance?
Appreciate all the help...
-Alex