I'm sorry you had a bad experience with Lowe I'm on my 4th, never had any issues . The newest one 175 stinger had the weld up front crack right down the middle. I dropped it off at the dealer , He had it repaired, paint matched and brought back to my house. My other Lowe is a rough neck 3rd one I've had. I beat the tar out of it duck hunting call it the battle barge. Never had any problems. I guess they are like cars and trucks theres bound to be a few with quality issues.