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I forgot something. Garmin digital striker has GPS while marcum analog lx5 does not.Garmin remembers previous settings while marcum does not.Garmin can be used on boat but the analog marcum does not.
i won't go back to any mechanical flasher after using digital sonar even tho i still own a hb ice-55. the graph is a deal breaker and being able to choose from 6 charts that you can display 4 of at one time is also a deal breaker on the marcum digital heads. can be used year round with their high speed transducer.i think the only thing missing from garmin is the gps. most of us have smart phones and don't need an extra gps.marcum lithium shuttle uses no carry case so that is all you have to do for your lx6 now. the handle on your shuttle is where you wrap the spare transducer cable.(Image removed from quote.)
I have a Marcum LX7 now and really like watching the graph instead of a round dial . If I was buying something new it would be a Humminbird Helix 5 or 7 for the gps and live mapping in the summertime and being able to watch a graph .