I know I am a dealer for the Crowfoot but I am also a fisherman. I have used the newer models and love them. I have also sold several and have had nice reports from my customers. As a matter of fact some pictures on my website of the T-250-HP are of a customer's boat. He sent them to me and said he loved this model. The newer model is more steady and easy to move around to lift or deploy your trolling motor. The older model works well also but is not as steady as the newer model. Check them out on our website www.ExttremeFishingConcepts.com Call if you have any questions.