I like bigger is better. Your battery is a gas tank. The plan for my "Weekender" is electric outboard. Add lights and I am all set. Where I plan to sail, the wind, the tide can get nasty to gone quick. I think I will wait until I out grow the boat then move up to the big time with a bigger boat to haul more toys. I sure would like to sail SF bay on my own boat. Keep me in the loop, Ken