I want to go down in horsepower to more easily fish horsepower restricted lakes. There are three with 25hp limits within 2 hrs of me.
Otherwise, yes I 100% agree to max out the hp on a boat. Which would be 70 on mine.
When I bought this boat, I seriously debated not getting it because of the 50 on it. The lake closest to me has a 50 limit. When I bought it, I figured I'd try it, if I didn't like it - sell it.
I'm really starting to like the restricted lakes. Not near the waves, from wind or "water lice". And plenty of fish!!
You can put any size engine on those restricted lakes. Can only use oversized engine to load and unload with.