Well purpose built my family used our machines to get too our water access camp and traverse back lakes to some spectacular fishing areas so a sturdy mount was required without the inconvenience removing the motor between lakes.I also had in the later years a 4 stroke small motor which I had a fuel line plumbed into the main tank so no need for a remote tank as well as a plug in at the rear for a electric trolling motor the bass and walleye never stood a chance.LOL Cheers