If you want your boat to perform at its optimum level, you better make sure its pack and loaded correctly. Balance is the key to a great boat ride and performance. I like my heavy tackle (crankbaits, topwater baits, terminal tackle, etc...) stored in the front center storage area. My rods, soft plastic baits and a few spinnerbaits stored in the outside storage areas. Then I place all my rain gear, Dude Wipes, boat towels, cull rings, Fuel additive, etc.... in the storage boxes behind my seats. But if you really want to get the maximum performance out of your boat? Look into lithium marine batteries that are 1/3 the weight of traditional lead-acid batteries. So if you want your boat to reach its maximum potential, make sure all your gear is stored correctly. This has been your Seaguar Fishing Angler's Tip!!!!