Bobby B Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 Looking to install a trolling motor on my 1997 18.5 MA. Was wondering where others have put their batteries? I currently have batteries in the console but dont think trolling batteries would fit with the small storage shelf i have. Thinking of installing in the front hatch or maybe just redoing the steering console. Any recommendations on where everyone keeps their batteries would be great. I know everyone loves photos, so here is us heading out on our camping trip this past weekend. . Thank you, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted January 20, 2021 Report Share Posted January 20, 2021 There should be a battery compartment under the front hatch in the bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Not sure what year MA you have and if we have same consoles but I have a 96 MA and run 3 group 31 AGMs in the console along with Stealth charging system, VHF and Fusion head unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted January 21, 2021 Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 13 hours ago, Bobby B said: Looking to install a trolling motor on my 1997 18.5 MA. Was wondering where others have put their batteries? I currently have batteries in the console but dont think trolling batteries would fit with the small storage shelf i have. Thinking of installing in the front hatch or maybe just redoing the steering console. Any recommendations on where everyone keeps their batteries would be great. I know everyone loves photos, so here is us heading out on our camping trip this past weekend. . Thank you, That is a beautiful MA, by the way. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I enjoy mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby B Posted January 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2021 Thank you, Triplec. I dont have a battery compartment so unless I DIY one, I may reconfigure console to fit everything. whichwaysup it is the best purchase I have ever made. Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaco2 Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 not sure if the consoles are the same , but my 1994 17 ma has two group 27 odyssey in there no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Looks like you have the console with the integrated seat. My 87 had that same console. I had two batteries under the seat, and the house battery in the main console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby B Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 1/22/2021 at 2:43 PM, whichwaysup said: Looks like you have the console with the integrated seat. My 87 had that same console. I had two batteries under the seat, and the house battery in the main console. Awesome! Yeah, going to have to do reorganize and remove a tray that previous owner installed and do it like this. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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