> He explained that "one" of the reasons for having a large motor as
 > compared to a smaller one was that a larger motor enabled the boat
 > to be able to plane easier/higher in rough waters, keeping the
 > passengers drier and providing a smoother ride.
    This sounds to be as good a reason as any other I've heard. But if this 
IS in fact the case. Why don't bass boaters just move up to deck boats? They 
are a lot smoother than bass boats and have more deck room as well.
 > With my never having owned anything other than a 12' aluminum
 > w/electric trolling motor and 17' canoe... I don't know how accurate
 > his answer is?
I'm sure there will be lot's more answers comming soon. We'll find out for 
sure.
 >-> It isn't you. It's bass people in general. And it seems to be
 >                  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 > OUCH!  Do you really mean ALL bass people?  :)
    Well, in an earlier paragraph, (that didn't get quoted) I had made the 
dissclaimer, "Most, not all".
 > Engine weight... to counter-balance the boat when everyone wants to fish
 > off the bow. :)
Well, there we go. Everyone knows that all the fish are at the bow.  :)
 > May your waters always be calm & your skies clear,
Why thank you very much. I have enjoied messaging with you and hope to do so 
again soon.
                                                      Jamie
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