Hi guys (and gals),

I just got a nice little , 12 foot, jon boat from Spike and I have a little kicker, 6hp, that should send this 120lb boat screaming. Is the Cowlitz calm enough in the areas that you don't see from shore to take this boat out in? I also have access to a Honda 10hp as well. The boat is rated for a 10hp max.

The boat has a 48" beam and 16" of freeboard with a nice slope in the bow. My kicker will push my 4,000lb 18 foot boat at about 5 mph, so I figure that I can get at least 20mph or more from the combo. I will know more when I am done with the repair work on the boat, all minor, and check it by GPS.

Is this a venture that I should not even think of attempting, or should I go ahead and give it a shot? I remember the comments about the canoe and know that I would not float the river in one of those because of the sleds. Thanks in advance.

Andy