I agree 100% it's way more fun with a down pedal and when u don't want to use it lock it out with the handle way more fun to drive and u feel everything the boat is doing and are in more control then waiting on a electric motor. I get bored driving boats with nothing to do while driving but what...
Your boat looks great I wish I didn't look at this thread cause now I want a bigger motor but then with that comes the outdrive upgrade and steering.... so I will just cruise around for now..... will see