Sorry Monte, had I know someone you knew was in the market for a Vanquish I would have let you know mine was for sale.
The reason for the big coil on the Deus is to make it useful for all sites. The coils are so easy to change out and carry in a backpack it just makes sense. Already used the big coil this morning and although it is a little nose heavy it's not bad. I'll post my weekend finds later in the relic forum.
Andrew
XP Deus-Minelab Equinox 800-Minelab GPX 4000-Tarsacci MDT 8000-Minelab Vanquish 540-Easy Radar ER500A GPR