In a message dated 1/3/2005 2:51:04 PM Central Standard Time, farreach@optonline.net writes: Second, is it possible to put to much weight forward in an M15? The smallest marine deep cycle battery (80 amps) seems to weigh about 50 pounds. I was thinking of putting the battery in the foremost locker just forward of the ballast bulge. I was planning on keeping my second anchor, chain and rode, 30-40 pounds, in that locker also. Maybe the answer to my first question will solve this issue. Rick, I've been using a U-1 West Marine AGM battery on our Potter for the last three years. It's been great, 30 amps for 30# of weight. We use it with our trolling motor, mostly for launching and retrieval, very convenient. Our setup is also useful for motorsailing in light air at low power, such as 3 on a scale of 1-5. In calm water it yields about 2 knots. Cheers Steve Tyree P-15 #2098 "Amy Ann" Piragua "Twig" Thimble "Thimble"