Got out in some calm water yesterday, with the GPS unit. Runs 1.6 with no problems without the trolling plate. Also tested out the 55 lb thrust trolling motor, runs 1.8 mph on the 4 setting and 0.7 on the 2 setting, so it looks like I am good for spider-rigging too. Look for a happy troll plate on the classifieds soon.

Even managed to drag this little guy up while testing: