Buddy of Mine has his P4 set up with 4 batteries, It is a tight fit but he has all three located on the Port side next to his saddle tanks and the crankin battery next to the Oil resevoir, so It can be done, Though I believe he is runnin group 27s not 31s. I have a three battery system and fish tidal currents, I have seen times where a 36v troller (100 lb+) might be more ideal. If just fishing lakes and resevoirs then, just go with two 31 series for the troller and youll be fine. Other option which is what alot of guys run is to rig the 36v toller to all three batteries (includes your crankin battery)