forestrnger wrote:Thanks for the picture. I have a 175 Optimax so I have an oil tank to contend with. Do you notice much difference in how the boat sits or performs with 2 poles because of the added weight?I put both of the poles on before I ever took it to the lake. The transom sits higher than I expected, and performance is fine. Hole shot is decent, but not neck snapping, and top end is 65 gps with my normal load by myself.