WThesing
Elite Member
I figured I'd start this thread to see how much info I could gather.
I am looking to do more beach and water hunting this comming season. I am left with the decision of getting a water machine, and from what I am told, the Minelab Excaliber is the only viable choice in my area. The Excal is really a waterproof Sovereign. I don't want to risk my Explorer II to a possible surf mishap, thus the 2nd machine. The other choice is to modify my Explorer. The thinking is that it would be a superior MD, just needs to be waterproof, and I think Minelab is staying away from this idea, as it would hurt some of their other products.
I am looking for any info on mods to accomplish this. The requirement would be to be able to reassemble my machine to stock condition for land use or possible although doubtfull resale. I have hit this hobby pretty intensly as far as learning, and research, but I have no clue as to where to get some of the component items such as shafts, housings, etc. Mechanically, I can handle almost anything, as well as design. I just need a little help as to what items are available to get me started.
Thanks all!!!
Bill
I am looking to do more beach and water hunting this comming season. I am left with the decision of getting a water machine, and from what I am told, the Minelab Excaliber is the only viable choice in my area. The Excal is really a waterproof Sovereign. I don't want to risk my Explorer II to a possible surf mishap, thus the 2nd machine. The other choice is to modify my Explorer. The thinking is that it would be a superior MD, just needs to be waterproof, and I think Minelab is staying away from this idea, as it would hurt some of their other products.
I am looking for any info on mods to accomplish this. The requirement would be to be able to reassemble my machine to stock condition for land use or possible although doubtfull resale. I have hit this hobby pretty intensly as far as learning, and research, but I have no clue as to where to get some of the component items such as shafts, housings, etc. Mechanically, I can handle almost anything, as well as design. I just need a little help as to what items are available to get me started.
Thanks all!!!
Bill
I want to be able to withstand a drop in the surf or the engulfment of the waves at a little deeper than waist level. A hinged and gasketed case would be OK, as I can change my settings out of the water. Machining the case and other components is not a problem. I own a complete cabinetmaking shop with lots of sexy machinery.
