I have the salt water version with 70 something lbs. I've run in some rough water, 2-5 foot swells and never had it break any mounts. As far as the fish ability of it, I love it. The auto pilot is a dream when I'm bream fishing or crappie fishing. I set the auto pilot and the adjust the speed it will follow the straight line set at the intended speed. I can flip slow troll and never have to worry about boat direction. Also when the current or wind is strong I can set the auto pilot, then adjust the speed so that the boat will sit in the same position. If the back end of the boat begins to tail around the motor automaticaly adjust itself to swing it back in line. My intentions were to buy the remote, but they were out of stock. Since I have been using it I don't really see the need, because it works so well, hands free anyway. If you plan to buy, buy big. The only mistake I made was buying the biggest they had at the time and it was to small( around 60 some lbs.), but right after I got that one they upgraded the lbs and they allowed me to trade up and pay the difference. I hope you get what makes you happy.
This only my opinion, but nothing you can say will change my mind. That makes it a FACT.
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