Couple of reasons I like mine on the back. I agree its not for everyone. On the front it definatly moves boat better.
In rough water its not coming out of water.
When I am Guiding I can keep the front of boat in fish and customers fish in front of me. No excuses.LOL
When offshore chasing tarpon you cant hardly keep it in the water if its on the front.
Thats kinda my work area. All my stuff in back. I can see GPS and depth on my machine.
Like I say its not for everyone but it's just what I like.
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