I have a Minn kota w/autopilot and a co-pilot on it and I use it for trolling or when casting a shore line. I also have my original Johnson trolling motor I bought with the boat in 93. I use this one for position fishing over stumps,brush or around trees because of the quick responce from using a cabled foot pedal. I have both mounted on a quick release slid mount and can change it out in a minute if needed.