Thank you I have a 34 or 35 pound thrust hand control one already. I have often wondered if I would not be just as happy with it as a foot controlled one. One has to get used to the foot control...and go this way....then that way....then stop....then set the speed, all with a foot....etc. I had been thinking about iffen a hand control would be enough for me. 'Methinks your comments are spot on. I just intend to fish ponds and lakes in Mid coast Maine. I believe I am totally finished....done...with searching for the "right" one on the internet. Saves me a lotta time t0o. I be done with it. Thank you again. Well done.