Thanks Manx. I have also looked on Bass Pro and Cabelas consumer reports. What I am finding is good. I can buy a 2 battery pack with on board charger for about $500. It will full charge the system in 4-6 hours. I found a website (Hodges Marine) that has what I'm looking for (Minn Kota) 160 lb thrust at $900. It would take 2-3 years at gas being $4 a gallon and I would start putting $ back into my pocket. I have to believe the near silent aspect of the electric will put "spooky" fish in my box. When I am in deep water and have my sonar on 50khz. I can litterally see fish sound to the bottom when I run over them. I think I'm sold on the whole idea.