RE: trolling motor
noooooo don't fall to the perils of a motor guide. Stick with Minn Kota. Motor guide has too much digital crap. the Minn Kota Maxxum 74 lbs 24V trolling motor is what we got on our 16.5' Lund. pushes that baby around great. Lasts all day. the prop cuts through weeds pretty great. havent had any problems with it. i've used motor guides on other guys' boats and i've hated them.