I know a guy who has a 16ft jon boat with a 40 on it and is wanting to go tournament fishing. He is convinced that his boat is not adequate to compete in small club level tournaments. He worries he couldn't compete with guys in big bass boats and people would make fun of him because of his boat small and old. I know guys who have fished my clubs and been competitive in similar and lesser rigs but he is convinced you need a new shiny 20fter with a 250 to fish any tournaments. Lets hear some stories of guys fishing tournaments out of smaller boats to change his mind and prove to him it can be done.