As I've said before, the Beast is not a fishin boat but more of a crappie harvester. While it is an efficient machine I must admit that it's unkempt appearance has kept me from being part of the crew. I prefer to fish out of my shiny and well upholstered boat, the "Bad Ship Lollipop"......one must have standards... As for odors emulating from the Beast, I suspect that alot of it has to do with the culinary habits of the crew. Roughshod and stinky...the Beast is still a thing of beauty.