Fished 2 years in a club and open tourny's with a 55# 12v, after 2 years and taking a beating in the wind, went to a 70# maxxum, what a difference, love it....anyone wanting to fish in the wind needs a 24v motor, you can waist a lot of time dealing with the smaller motor, not to mention the aggravation on the water while trying to compete. Also went with the longer shaft so the head stays in the water when its choppy. I do recommend the shock accessory of easy lifting.