Yep, every one has different set up's. Last year I had a 14 foor that had a full deck, 8hp and 36 # troller. It was nice for small lakes and rivers but was just too small for the larger lakes. One buddy with me was it with the fish barrel. Now have a 16x48 and would not go any smaller. It has a 25 hp with 60# troller, it is a joh boat too. It can handle 3 guys and a fish barrel fine. Have had 4 but that is getting crowed. I do not have a raised deck, just a 4' deck in the front for the troller, one chair. I can sit and shoot from the seat. Which really helps in the long tournaments. I have my generator on the back seat with bungee cords holding it in place. Have two lights in front and three down the side. It works for me. If you can try and get to a tournament even if you cannot shoot and see all the different set up's.