IMO....anybody has ALOT of work to do to beat out the reputation AND the longevity that MinnKota offers. Ive been running their motors from a MK 10 up to my current I-Pilot 70 lb thrust motor and I will tell ya that has spanned the past 45+ years and I haven't had a trolling motor to fail me yet.
And a $3000 price tag?!? I am one that isn't very interested in the offering.