i have a 55lb minnkota will get me up over 2mph on my 16.5 ft aluminum G3, also trolling plate works great 2, seems like the outboard is a bit more work so i have to drop down a couple poles. Can fish all 10 poles w trolling motor and the wife, also can relax and take that life jacket off at sardis. New law says if the big motors running you have to have life jacket on on the corp lakes.