WE REALLY ENJOY OUR CAPE ISLAND TRAWLER. IT WILL GO IN 10" OF WATER. WE USE LESS THEN 1 GAL.OF GAS PER HOUR. THE 70 H.P. SUZUKI 4 STROKE IS BEST FOR THIS BOAT. WE ENJOY EXPLORING THE ISLANDS AT OUR FLORIDA HOME ON THE INTRA COASTAL,AND ITS SO EASY TO TRAILER BACK TO OUR VT.HOME AND ENJOY ON THE LAKE. WE HAVE AN ENCLOSURE TO ENJOY STAYING OVERNIGHT,AND WE USE OUR FORCE 10GRILL AND CAMPING STOVE.