I'm happy with the Scotty electrics. They are real easy to work on -- the whole unit disasembles by removing one nut. AND you can retrieve the cable manually if necessary. I don't really understand the previous comment about the horizontal spool causing problems. Scottys use the least power and have the fastest retrieve (& best warranty). The Scottys and Penns let you lower the ball without the motor. Are the Cannons a "power-down" deal? I would not like that.