MarCum LX3 vs VEXILAR FL-18

[jimjoa]

 Has anyone tried both the Vexilar FL-18 and the MarCum LX3. I currently use a older FL-8 and am going to purchase an additional unit for my wife. I probably will use the new one.
 MarCum talks about their higher wattage.
 Any info would be appreciated

 Jim

[mnfishman]

There is a good description from LoneWolf about 3 posts below this one.  He uses the 18 and his buddy uses the LX3.  Personally if I was you I would get the 18 just because if there is a chance of interfearance between a Vexilar or Marcum you won't have to worry about it unless you don't like fishing close to your wife then get the Marcum.  Also higher wattage doesn't always mean better.  If you are fishing in deep water over 100' higher wattage might help otherwise it will just cause clutter in shallow water.

[Big_Mean]

hello,my brother and i bought the fl-8s ,no trouble with interferance. fishing beside each other .looked at lx-3 but the man selling them said there new and to give them a year or so
vexilar has been doing it for 20 years. just my2cents
good luck big-mean