Went to Barnett yesterday with a fiend and that first hour, well, was kinda embarrasing. Couldn't keep it where I wanted it or I'd have it off and then when I'd turn it on, I guess I accidently speeded it up, just all kinds of crazy stuff with the co pilot and my errors. Finally bout the time we left, I got where I understood how to adjust the direction and speed like I needed to. After 3 hours of use, I decided to see what the top end speed was pulling my heavy boat with me at 215 and a friend that weighs about 285-290. Still got her up to 3.7 MPH!!!! I'm betting I can get her up over 4 with just me in it. Gonna get the foot control out this evening and see how that works. OH, the bite was slow yesterday evening, picked up a 1/2 dozen even with my not being able to stay on the spot for the first hour n a half or so. No one was just wearing them out. Just one here and there. I sho do love it being able to fish til almost 8:30