My first LCX-16 crapped out after 14 months. The screen went on it. After a little bitching (as it was 2 months off warranty) they replaced it free. The replacement lasted 5 years and the mother board started to go. I went in to the retailer to explain the symptoms, Lowrance came back with the diagnosis and no repair available, just buy another new one. The retailer even tried to cheer me up with "5 years is about right, that is about what we see" Funny I said, I don't remember that being said in the original sales pitch on the unit!