I've decided to mount a trolling motor on my DS II for convenience getting in and out of launches, docks, etc. For the time being I am going to just mount the battery box at the stern where there are 2 eyes conveniently located for tying it down. This makes wiring a non-issue too since the stock trolling motor wires can just be connected right to the box terminals. That will be how I do it initially.
However, I eventually want to put the battery in the cuddy which means running the wires from there aft to the motor. My first inclination is to just pop a couple holes, one in the cuddy wall under the starboard seat, and one in the seat face at the stern, running the wires through the seat to a trolling motor quick connector at the stern location. The thing I'm not sure of is how the boat is actually constructed and if there are obstructions in the way underneath the seat. I would use my multi-segment fiberglass electrical fish stick starting from the cuddy to fish the wires, but that means I'd need a straight shot from the cuddy to the stern location. Does anyone know if I would have such a straight shot or are there bulkheads, flotation foam, or other that would get in the way? I'd rather know before putting holes in the boat if possible. Once the wires are run the holes would be sealed with marine sealant.
If the above is a no-go, how have others routed their trolling motor wiring?
I guess another option is to just have a long pigtail to go from the battery in the cuddy to the stern that I stretch out when I need to use the motor.
Any advice is appreciated.