While fishing I've come across a few on the water. Great speed, I've even seen a few start to rerig while on the move.
Plus, they troll pretty well. I'm new and on occassion I've hit my line and I know that hurts presentation, even if for a short time.
You still need the paddle to go reverse and what if the fish runs across the fins, that could lead to a tangle.
Everything has its pros and cons, but I know in March when the Fred Hall Fishing Show comes to town I will be buying one