I`ve found out that I need a better trolling motor. This Mercry Trolling motor on my Champion is alittle small for this boat,,probley a good one back in 85 but I need a stronger one for the river. I`d trade some of my labor on a carpet job for a good 24volt trolling motor. So if anybody wants to upgrade theirs or has a extra laying around,,and need some carpet work or anything else done,,,lets trade..