Chris says:

uh, reality check. Ok, this is the budget:

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DPVs start at around $1000, $3500 for good ones. Do you
think I would have to spend $700 on the trolling motor
and shaft seals or oil filling?

Ouch! I didn't think they were THAT expensive! Well, if nothing else, you've
been and gone and checked...

;-)

Steve