2 trolling motors 1 battery

[Mattfran]

I have just acquired an aluminum v hull boat with 2 trolling motors one in back and one foot controlled one in the front. I was wondering if anyone has insight on if it possible to run both motors of one battery. Meaning I use the motor in the back to travel when I’m done traveling I would to flip a switch to kill the power the back motor and flip another switch to turn on the power for the foot controlled motor in front?

[Deleted account]

You could do it, and no need for an external a/b switch, assuming each motor has an off setting, but a single battery is probably not going to last a full day set up like that unless it's a big one in good shape.

[GaryH]

No reason it wouldn’t work but as @Deleted account stated no need for a switch just turn off the motor your not using. Depending on how long you fish and how far you troll will determine the size battery you need. 

[slonezp]

You could install a male twist lock plug on the leads for the trolling motors and the female end on the battery

[Jig Man]

You would be better off getting a second battery.

[cyclops2]

Buy a small good used  gas motor to power the boat when the trolling motors are off.