How many guys are using your big motor instead of the trolling motor for pulling or pushing cranks. I have not made the switch to the Ipilot so going the foot pedal route on the trolling motor causes some issues for me. When I put the drift sock out and use my outboard I can maintain 1.6-2 MPH easily and maintaining speed and direction are a lot easier, but I'm worried that the motor will spook the fish though.

I fish out of 16 ft stick steer with a 4 stroke 40 HP engine.