I just replaced the motorguide on my tracker after 8 years of faithfull service. It still worked but after Ive rammed it into the trailer, almost got on plane with it still down, crashed it into hundreds if not thousands of docks, stumps, trees, rocks and broke the fin off of it while trying to straighten the shaft after before mentioned trailer ramming, it was a bit hard to steer so I bought a used one of the same make and model and thats how much I like motorguide. I still keep it as a backup in case I decide to try and drive the boat on the trailer again without lifting the trolling motor first.
May she rest in peace