if you got the coins, I'd opt for the minn kots auto pilot type.Yes they are slow on recovery in some cases, BUT the motor didn't get you into one of those situations did it?I've had several guides that came with boats I bought, and they didn't hold up, one was a corded model that never worked when it came out of the factory box. But what ever kind you decide on, first check on who does the repairs. If it calls for shipping,think it over. I had a motor guide that spent more time on the UPS truck than it did on my boat.