I hate the foot control on the Minn Kota, but I've never had any trouble out of any of my Minn Kotas and neither of my Motorguides will currently run and I could've bought a new Minn Kota with what I've spent trying to keep my last Motorguide running. Loved the Motorguides when they would work, but they were anything but dependable. I think you would be happier w/ the Minn Kota.