Another vote for Scotty.

Scottys are less expensive then the Cannons.

Scottys are faster on the retrieve (except for the high end, very expensive Cannons).

Scottys will handle larger weights.

Scottys draw less power from the battery.

Scottys DO NOT use power to lower the ball.

Scottys use less components in the drive, 1 belt from the motor to the spool (older models 2 belts), no gears or clusters of gears.

Scottys are very tough, one of mine fell off my boat on the freeway at 55 mph, the only thing that broke was the hinge on the cover. We used it all day without any problems.
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Damon