Hey now Todd, I only use the minn Kota for baker lake now. I tried side drifting with it on the cowlitz a couple times but it's a pain in the arse. I don't float the cowlitz anymore because that water is just so damn big for a drift boat in my opinion. Now days I prefer to just row my buddies into fish. it's fun because I the team aspect of it. I'm sure most of you can agree. It's just as fun for me when someone hooks a fish in my boat. Still need to teach my buddies to row though!