It was hot as he'll, went where no humans ought to go. I'm "dat guy" wit da wooden boat and stock GTR23 wit all da trim tab ideas. First time in real mud. Absolutely impressedwith performance in mud. The boat sat down like never bebore and actually ran mph faster!!! Equivalent boat in aluminum would be heavier. This boat is so light it just floats across mud like it's on a cushion of air. I just have to get it runnin right in deep water with pods.