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Neat job you have there on that large vessel! Spending a bit extra on a well known brand will probably make the experience more enjoyable. Vanquish has multi frequency and xterra pro has more adjustability plus waterproof.

Haven't seen much on the forums for comparing the xterra pro vs vanquish, but the little I have seen from xterra pro users is they've been impressed. I guess if I were you I'd try to find how each detector handles beaches or mineralized ground. Youtube is the obvious place for info, but if you want to read more you can google "xterra pro beach forum" as an example.

Anyway, good luck! Welcome to the friendly forum and happy hunting!
 
Silver Saver said:
Neat job you have there on that large vessel! Spending a bit extra on a well known brand will probably make the experience more enjoyable. Vanquish has multi frequency and xterra pro has more adjustability plus waterproof.

Haven't seen much on the forums for comparing the xterra pro vs vanquish, but the little I have seen from xterra pro users is they've been impressed. I guess if I were you I'd try to find how each detector handles beaches or mineralized ground. Youtube is the obvious place for info, but if you want to read more you can google "xterra pro beach forum" as an example.

Anyway, good luck! Welcome to the friendly forum and happy hunting!
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Thank you Silver Saver for your input. I just printed off the operation manuals for the X-Terra Pro and the 440, so I got some reading to do. Yes YouTube is a very valuable tool I have watch a lot of reviews. I think I read that the 440 was waterproof to.
 
My mistake on the 440, you can't dive with it, but it appears you can use it on beach in a foot of water or so. Just can't get the box wet, in fact it comes with a cover if it starts to rain. One pro about the 440 is its multi frequency and the X-Terra pro is single frequency. I find that the 440 pro main screen is a little more user friendly then the X-Terra. But both are getting great reviews. Still a tough choice to make. I'm not sure yet.
 
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Minelab VANQUISH 440 Metal Detector

Discover treasure with the Minelab VANQUISH 440 metal detector that can unearth coins, silver and gold jewelry, and other metal items.
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Thank you guys for all your input, this is the one I decide fits me best the Mindlab Vanquish 440. Also getting an Excalibur 36" shovel and digger from Outlaw Metal Detector, the Mindlab is coming from Serious Detecting. Probably get the Nokta Premire sand scoop or the Sito sand scoop with the carbon fiber handle. This will get me started.
 
seamedic911 said:
Hi Everyone,



I'm brand new to this forum and brand new to the world of metal detecting. I have been looking for a hobby that would be interesting and a bit of a challenge. So I hope this is good fit. I also thought this would be a great place to ask for advise on purchasing a metal detector for a beginner. I have heard two different trains of thought one being "buy once get quality" or " Buy cheap to make sure you like want your doing, so if you don't like you have not dumped a lot of money into it.

So I have looked at buying the cheap Dr Otek combo on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3D88C6T/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2JV8G3ZTKUDMU&psc=1

or after watching a lot of YouTube and reading a lot of articles I thought the Minelab Vanquish 440 would be a nice fit.

Also looking for recommendation on pinpointer and anything else you would think is important to a first Timmer.



I would really appreciate everybody input on this. A little bit about myself is Im 64 years old and serve as a medical Officer on the good ship F/T Alaska Ocean. We are a large boat 376ft ( about the size of a football field from end zone to end zone) and a crew 150. We catch, process and freeze our product. We target a fish called Pollock.



I look forward to hearing all recommendations and advice. Oh my name is Steve
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The AT pro is a great starter likes dirt and water and very easy curve :chaplin: .
 
:fmdfwelcome: Thanks for joining us!

For myself, I started out with inexpensive, affordable models (Bounty Hunter & Harbor Freight), and these still provided me with an enjoyable start to the hobby! While it's definitely true that advanced technology offers a more vast array of options, I think it's also noteworthy that it's sometimes of greater importance that you really get to know your detector, than it is to possess an extraordinarily capable machine.

Now that you've chosen the one that fits you, try to learn its nuances, and familiarize yourself with what types of metal are represented by the different signals. If you learn to understand & operate your detector efficiently, you should be able to do well with it. (I think this is where the "challenge" that you mentioned comes in. :waytogo:) If possible, it's a good idea to practice detecting in your own yard... this will give you experience with the metal detector and in digging & replacing nice, neat plugs.

Along with that, another important aspect is location. In my area, truly productive sites have been hard to come by. I've learned that when it comes to finding the good stuff, you really can't uncover what isn't there! So look for profitable locations to metal detect. And in the meanwhile, please keep us posted on your progress!

P.S. That looks to be an impressive ship! :grin:
 
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