hes buying a 21 foot dory for rowing and doesnt want the motor on it. i said i might want the motor and we could maybe make a deal after he buys it. didnt consider the charging problem and that would definately play into things. if i can get a good deal on it i may get it anyways for one of the smaller rowboats i have. been wanting to get something together thats easier to tow and launch in the smaller ponds. thanks for the info, its definatly a bartering point. whatever happens i would need to put an offer in quickly as i would want a motor on that dorey if i bought it for rowing