twin 30 Lb Minn's on the back of my 12 footer gets me around east branch just tickety-boo... just a thought guys, anyone stuck not wanting to blow the $2500+ to upgrade to a under 10 HP 4stroke.. can cheaply get around with an extra $100 battery and $250.00 stern mount trolling motor. I wrecked my 5.5 earlier this fall.. honestly, I don't really miss it for all the small boat lakes I fish all over south eastern NB...