yes ,,lol thats what i was thinking as well, hell i have seen bow thruster on a few sportfish boats with twin engines,, every little bit helps, and what i was thinking about this will be my first down east boat, im sure the current can grab that keel at times ,and make things hairy,, I dont really give a dam about what the guys on the dock say, im concerned about doing damage to my boat or someone elses, it can happen that quick, If you travel to different marinas ,like i do fishing tournaments and just visitting different places, you will run into places where the current roars,and you need to be ready, i would say most people who have these boats use them commercialy,,,they go in and out of the same spot all the time,, that makes a difference,