First test with two aboard. My son and I went fishing on our local reservoir. loaded the boat and launched w/o incident. The guide posts on the trailer make getting the boat on and off almost brainless. Although, I should have opted for a trailer just a tad wider to allow me to lower the boat a little closer. This would have prevented me having to back the car into the water to float the boat off the bunks. Better yet, go with a roller version. The boat moves fine with two aboard and the 10 hp, although it no longer planes. But, with the horsepower restriction on most of our local lakes, I guess it is ok. I think a 25 hp would be about right for more open water. I am glad I went with the tiller version rather than a console, as fiddling with the motor and room for serious fishing is maximized.
I caught my first Northern Pike at 26". believe it or not, it is under the limit of 28". Will have to go back and try again in a few weeks. What a voracious predator. This fish had the rod doubled over for many minutes as I wrestled it aboard. With the low freeboard on the boat, landing a large fish without a net is no issue.
Yes, we both forgot our phones and cameras...go figure.
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