I have a 3 year old 60 # thrust 24v Motor guide trolling motor. Yesterday I went out for hopefully an after noon of shooting. When I dropped down the troller it would not stear. Lifting it back in the boat and took the top cover off and the steel control cable was broke in half. This really seemed strange to me as the whole cable is in cased in a protective housing. Where this housing attaches to the housing the cable is in the clear for about 3 inches to where it is attached to the gear. I guess this 3 inches of unprotected cable has enough clearance to flex enough that over time it will break. After calling Motor Guide and getting the part number I had to call a service dealer to order the part $30 plus shipping. He told me that they use to never break, they are now getting them from China (go figure) and he was suprised mine lasted 3 years. A word to the wise I would order a spare if you have a motor guide. They are very easy to change, i had mine off in 10 minutes. I sure was glad I was not out of town at a tournament or weekend trip. This would Sure have ended either one. Of course you will need both serial numbers off the troller, one is under the top head and one is on the shaft.