03-27-2007, 09:57 PM
I've had this unit for 4 years and have had 0 problems. Dust hasn't ever been a problem but I very seldom see a dirt road pulling the boat. I have a dual battery set up with a seperation switch. The only thing I run on the main engine battery is this remote troll and my CD player/radio. It has never run the battery down to the point the main engine wouldn't start even after 10 hours of use. The other one runs downriggers fish finder ect. I also lube the slide at least 4 times a year. This is a very fast and smooth operating machine. It doesn't jerk at all. Plus when you look at the unit the track is pretty much enclosed in the housing. It isn't wireless it has a 25 foot cable with two push buttons to move it back and forth. I just run the cable under the side ledge of the boat and coil it up between the front seats when not in use. There is plenty of cable to reach back when using it without having it strung all over. I read the review that you mentioned. Maybe it was installed wrong or he just got a lemon. Me I give it 5 stars all the way. Hope this helps.
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