I have been getting a few emails and PM’s because some people think I am bashing MarCum…. far from it!

I spent the $1000 on the MarCums because I did the research and I bought what I though was the best product available at the time.

I could have easily bought a FL18 Pro Pack (second choice) or an Auqaview.

But I do research for a living and pitting one product against another and weighing out the pluses and minuses to find the best fit based on as much criteria as possible is what I am trained for.

Yes I had some problems but I still think that I will be satisfied with the units. So far I am satisfied with the customer support.

Chris at MarCum has been a great help and it sounds as though my issues will be addressed. Hopefully.

Would I buy these units again? … yes. Would I have bought anything else if I though it was better or if something comes out next year that blows it away made by someone else… you bet.

I want the best for my hard earned $$$.

I can run the 560 and charge it at the same time is what your saying?

The clicks are just at the end of each pan and very loud…very…sounds like its slipping a gear and the pan noise is really minimal but you can hear it.

Scott…any guesses on my battery issues on the 560? And it clicks and clunks big time when it gets to the end of each pan, not just a soft pan type noise like in the middle of the pan.

Are the units tested before shipping?

I re-read the manual for the LX-5 and found I was using it correctly for the Zoom and SFL as well as the cone degree.

To be fair if I had known that and it was packaged with the right manual my satisfaction would have been 8 or 9 out of 10. I really like the unit now that I know I was using it right and not just guessing.

My fishing partners both have and fl-8 and it seemed to be much better then their units. I know at least one will be getting a LX-5 and selling his fl-8.

Now I possibly need a new transducer cord for it and the right manual.

Anyones VS 560 loud? how about your remote?