The 4400 Mikuni Sport V is a balanced, vertical air cooled motor that handles like an outboard with the performance of a surface drive mud motor. The articulating handle with forward, neutral and reverse also has a convenient handle end trim switch and Oury motor cross comfortable grip. The Mercury build trim has a second trim switch on the side of the handle for easy access from the ground when setting up the motor for trailering. If you are looking for the best vertical mud motor in the industry with simple F-N-R shifting, search no further.