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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MrGiggles" data-source="post: 508327" data-attributes="member: 22613">Weight distribution makes a big difference.I had a 14' Alumacraft with a 9.8 Merc. With the trolling battery in the back (and nothing but an anchor up front), it would plow at 8-9mph and never get on plane. If I moved that battery up front it would pop right up and cruise right along at 15-17mph. That 60lbs in the right place made all the difference. Three batteries is a lot for that size boat. I had a similar setup and ran everything on one group 29, including the outboard. The 9.8 would still plane it but top speed was reduced some with all the extras I had.</blockquote>