I've had one on since January, it's a pretty short learning curve and you'll know pretty quick if you love it or hate it. I love it for the open water fishing that I do but most guys who are bass fishermen on my boat hate it. I could see their point if you were in a lot of timber and needed the fast response time fo the cable steer TM's. Keep the shaft coated with Armor-All to make it easier to get back in the boat and you'll be good to go.