I've had both, and no problems with either one.

I did hear about a lot of problems with the motorguide, but if my memory serves me correctly, Motorguide was bought out by Mercury, and had massive quality improvements.

I have a theory, since there are really only these two major TM manufacturers, then I figure they must both do a good job, otherwise someone else would definately be in the market.

4 1/2 years ago when I bought my boat though, my dealer did advise against Motorguide. Apparently they had a computer board the kept going bad. I also had several friends who had the same problems. But, like I said, I have heard that it has been fixed.

I guess the main thing then to consider is which of the two will give you the most of what you want for the least amount of money.

BTW, to show that my dealer wasn't bad mouthing Motorguide just to sell the Minnkota, I wanted a Gensis MK, and they told me of some inherent problems with the design, and I did not buy one. I then heard of a lot of problems from the few I knew that had them.

Good luck,

Tight lines and God Bless

Danny