I have owned the minkota GPS trolling motor and loved it but they do have their drawbacks especially fishing for crappie in thick cover but great when spider rigging or long lining. The minkota spot lock was okay but not as good as the Rhodan. My buddy has a rhodan and it is much quieter and a little better built than the minkota. The minkota used to have small remotes that mountedto your fishing pole and they were great. The fobs are a pain especially in the river or right areas but it is all preference. I was able to program GPStracks on my minkota which was a great feature. Find someone with this type and give it a try. I have three kids so it is nice being able to drive from anywhere. My buddy is getting rid of his boat and selling the rhodan I think for 900. It has not been used much. Let me know if your interested and I will see if he still has it.