Quote Originally Posted by Cane Pole View Post
Mine self deployed running about 30mph. Didn't break, but scared the hockey out of me. I strap it down now. Shoulda read the warning.Doh

I have had 0 trouble with mine (PD). I got it in 2006 Xmas. A treat 'cause I am so sweet.
Man that is scary.....Mine self-deployed once coming up the ramp. Only scrapped a little metal off the skeg. Needless to say, I now adjust the collar each tiime I transport the boat.