Hay 2-cents,
I do not plan on using the speed controler Dumas sold to me, but I do plan on using gel cell batteries. I'm not sure...but I do believe the gel cells will give me a good run time, and plan on placing at least three or four of them in the hull if I can fit them. I will be using a more modern speed control with reverse, but I've not decided on which one to buy yet. I settled on using a 6v. Dumas electric motor, because they told me that was the best for this boat...and being my first boat build...went with their information. It's getting close to puting her in paint and getting the keel wet.

Thanks for the comments,
Safe port always,
Bobby of Maui