i use it for steering mostly, but on dead calm days i use it for thrust and steering. the track back feature is great. for steering only at 2.0 i am usually around 5 of 10. on calm days you can sneak up close and personal to the browns using it for thrust. it is dead silent. the hand held wireless control is the best, when most of your business is at the stern you dont have to worry about a foot pedal at the bow.