Hello cgyguy, very considerate of you. Last week I had a man with a jet go thru my hole twice in minutes, and there was lots of room to go elsewhere, so I was very unimpressed, and yet on the otherhand, I run a 14 ft jon w a short shaft 15 on it. At times moving up river if it narrows I have to stay to a certain depth to go thru, and that at times encroaches on fishers, but I will usually try to announce my intentions. I think most boaters will make themselves available if someone needs assistance. Over the years I pulled 2 strugggling swimmers out, and saved a jet boat with motor problems from going over the weir at Carseland. I like to think most of us are considerate, and yet there are a few that really curl my hairs. Keep eveyone in mind. Sound like your new set will make fishing easier on the sore body. Enjoy, I will wave if I see you out there.