re: What's the largest motor you would feel comfortable with on an 18' aluminum

There were a couple boats in an accident about a month ago on lake alatoona in GA. 2 guys died, 1 survived. I read where the guy who survived reported that they were all alive right after the crash, clinging to their boats.

And after seeing the video of the two UF guys who were just cruising along to their spot...and then boom, broken steering cable-just a freak deal that you have a lot better chance of being ok after if you're wearing your life jacket.