My opinion is like everyone's get the one you like the most and think you'll be happy with. I got a Yamaha and it's been a darn good one 1986, 50 power pro. Only problems with it is it's old and drinks gas. Never had any real problems with it. If you keep up maintenance on any brand it will last. You do the picking that way you can't blame us! LOL Yamaha, Yamaha, Yamaha, Yamaha, Yamaha, Yamaha and Yamaha