Hey man I seen your reply about the Tidewater1800. I have a 90 Yamaha 2-stroke. It puses the boat 40-45mph. The motors are "Power Matched" by tidewater which gives you all Yamaha controls and gauges and actually adds 2-year warranty to all of that as well. The salesman at Gulf Coast Boating Centers told me they really are not trying to sell the 1800, they just advertise a low price on it to get you in the door, and then bump you up about 5000.00. The 1800 is exacly what I wanted, nothing bigger, I like to get into skinny water. Also, here's what I did, the sales guy told me 80 pounds thrust minimun, I put a 55 Riptide on mine and it pulls like a freight train on the river! Have not tried it in the bay, but even with the wind blowing against me, it had plenty of power. I did not waht to take up all the room with 2-batteries, plus the additional cost. But the boat I love, it rides very smooth and does not draw a lot of water. They have the 1800cc on boatrader.com for 14999.00 with a motor, add 1600.00 for trailer. Vinnie