Hey Duck, the Predator 861 is a crappie catching machine. Every accessory, control, compartment, livewell, minnow bucket, buoy holder, pole holders, net holder, trolling motor, trim swithc, storage, livewell pumps, cig lighter, etc... is layed out at your finger tips. The boat has a huge rod box, dual livewells with recirc, and good storage. I have owned multiple alum rigs and none off them even come close. A two stroke 90 or 115 is plenty of motor. I run 115 4 stroke Yamaha because I pull cranks. The 4 stroke will run low 40's loaded and mid/upper 40's with light load. War Eagles are super tough, you cannot go wrong.