How big is the lake? To cross a 100 acre lake is a different thing than crossing a 50,000 acre lake. I don't want to cross large open bodies of water in a 12' boat with a 10 hp motor.
I would assume neither does the OP and has asked about a small boat/10hp because that makes sense for the lake he's worried about.
Had excellent luck/experience with Lund and Alumnacrafts - often see similar boats in guide operations in nowhere Canada.
