I started out many years ago when the remote poqwer drive units first came out. Now I have the cable and can operate my boat from trhe rear, but you are always adjusting with the cable feature, if you can afford it, the remote with the guide feature is great.. But they are costly.I switched to the cable because the remote features are very expensive to repair,had two of them, but if the money situation ever changes for the better for me, i will get the cordless remote again. Thje front cable units are quicker. and youger guys like them, I have had severalm of them, but when them bones get old, !!!