Are you running your boat in Iowa or out of state?Let me know if you have any questions on the CT1865, which is a RT188 modified for an outboard jet from Cowtown. I received mine last year in July and have a pretty good amount of time on it now. I would not put a 115 on this boat. I went with the 150HO and it has plenty of power but once you have two guys, full of gear, full gas tank, and full livewell it gets a little sluggish. You need a really quick hole shot especially if you are jumping on plane quick from small hole to small hole. You need at least two feet of water to get on plane. I run from hole to hole on the river I fish. I have to run some areas that are less than 1' deep to get to my next fishable stretch so you have to stay on it. Also an outboard jet does not drive like a prop boat so there is some learning curve as well. So far I have really enjoyed the boat. Gets me to places on the river that nobody can go unless you are in a float boat drifting, which leaves you at the mercy of the river.