Knappy, I have to say the same. I have two of the cheap ones from Academy and they hold my boat well enough until the wind gets over 15 mph. I'm about ready to quit when the lake is that rough though. Just a thought...whiochever brand you decide on, dont buy just one. Get two so you can run 'em off the corners of your boat so the boat isnt pulling sideways. (Two for winds over 10 mph, one over the motor with less wind and a sock is needed). That's my recommendation anyways.