I have a VX Cruiser HO. I got the unit in late September but the three times I had it out before winter the cruise control seemed a little wanky. I winterized it, took the battery out etc. I had it out last week (April) and the cruise worked perfectly....not sure if it was me or what......and for the battery issue, my VX has audio which will drain the battery. I put a 10 amp switch in line but can not report on results yet...