I just install my minn kota ulterra. The guys that say it will not be popular wait until your lower back start hurting and got to reach down to pull that heavy 80 or 101 thrust out of the water. How about when you get that bite you been waiting for and in current or no current you want to hold your boat right there. The traditional trollingmotor will not do that ulterra will. The moment of truth when you got that pig on the other end and you work the trollingmotor trying to stay from anything that will let that 8 pounder go one touch with ulterra and spot on lock you down to get her in the boat. These my thoughts