FYI A feature I went to years back with minn Kota s was the slide plate mount, you mount the base on the boat,
You mount a slide on the base of trolling motor.
It literally slides on an off, Secured with a lock an or nut an bolts. About 10 minute to switch.
Plus s if you ever decide to upgrade its a plug an play
We that depend on a lot tm hours, an keep back up units available, warranty or repair you slide it off slide the back up on
A feature some of us use together an can help each other out from time to time
Obviously not for everyone