I have 2 minnkota ultrex and 1 fortrex. The first ultrex leaked water in the lower unit and fried everything by June. The 2nd I had to buy because of the turn around for the first one to get fixed. 2 weeks ago my 2nd one broke. Sensor in the foot pedal went out. So I just put the fortrex back on my boat. Luckily I got the 2nd ultrex fixed at the service yard during the bass open last week and was able to put it back on my boat the day before the event. I know about 5 guys with the ultrex and all but 1 have broke theirs.