Does the weight in the boat affect steering?
Yes. If you have too much weight on one side of the boat, it does affect the way the boat tracts through the water. It also makes a big difference if you have too much weight at the front or the rear of the boat. Too much in the front and the back of the boat might turn too easily and vice versa if too much weight is at the rear. Center consoles take up a lot of space but are good at keeping the weight in the center. Make sure to watch where you are throwing fish and try not to let too many get on one side.