Purchased it three weeks ago, and today was the very first time we got to use it. For a 26 year old motor, she purrs! This boat is so stable on the water it's amazing. If we used a gallon of gas, that would be a lot. We trolled all day, did about 15 miles of trolling. Had a great time, son loved it. He was using the trolling motor like a pro, he caught 6 nice bass, and even a Bowfin on a lure. A blast.