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I bought my FL-18 the year they came out (2001/2002 ice season, I believe) in an Ultra Pack setup w/ the dual beam (9/19 deg) Ice-Ducer. I have used it every season since. Zero issues, still love it.It is on its second battery, the first one somehow lasted until a couple winters ago. I plan to acquire a lithium battery for it next season.I have some interest in running an LCD unit w/ GPS [perhaps the Humminbird ICE HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G4], but I would definitely still hold on to my Vexilar.