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patmine · Mar 25, 2007

Just wanted to say hi to everyone, and also ask the question, whats the best detector for my type of application? I live on the intra-coastal waterway, lots of sandy shoreline, as well as water only several feet deep. In the past I have found many antique bottles just using a probe in the shallows. Im now wanting to expand my treasure hunting by using a metal detector. If there are bottles, I would imagine there might be treasure as well. the area I live in is a commercial fishing town that has been around since the early 1900's, maybe even into the late 1800's. Im planning on purchasing a detector very soon. Im currently looking at the Minelabs, sovereign gt. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I would also like to have the ability to use on dry land. A few spots I know of used to have plantation homes on them.

Thanks,
Doug

Edaemus · Mar 25, 2007

Welcome Patmine sounds like you have some good area to hunt :yes:

SkiWhiz · Mar 25, 2007

The Tesoro Tiger Shark would be a good detector for what you are wanting to do. Steve.
Here is the link for the Tiger Shark on Tony's site
http://tcmetaldetectors.com/tesorotiger.htm

hoser · Mar 25, 2007

You could also look at the Whites Beach Hunter ID. I have one and love it.

TonyinCT · Mar 26, 2007

The GT would be an excellent choice as long as you were not intending to enter too far into the water. Otherwise look at a waterproof detector. The ones mentioned are good as well as some others. If you need more help please let me know.

patmine · Mar 26, 2007

Im not planning on going deeper than 3 feet of water. The rest of the time in sand, and dirt.

mxtswinger · Mar 26, 2007

Sounds like you probably ought to think waterproof, meaning submersible. Best of luck on those great sounding sites.

patmine · Mar 26, 2007

will the GT be better for my application over the Tesoro Tigershark? I dont think that Ill have have to submerge the whole unit. At the deepest maybe 3 ft. Ive been reading alot of great reviews on both of those units. Stiil not sure which way to go.

Torakage · Mar 27, 2007

I guess any idea of being around water would make me consider a submersible unit just for the fear that a big wave or that I might fall over into the water and there goes my investment. I would get one that could go underwater just to be safe IMHO.

TonyinCT · Mar 27, 2007

The GT would be a better detector but ; in 3 feet of water you better have it well protected or it WILL get wet. If you don't want to risk that then go with the Tiger Shark.

patmine · Mar 27, 2007

Thank you all for youre advice. I purchased a Minelab GT Pro. Comes with 8" coil as well. I figured Id give it a shot and see how things go. If I think I may need to go to submersible, then Ill look into getting another. As far as using it now, I will just be very careful when im in or around water. I know "famous last words" But I will do my best to be careful!!!! And I will post the first thing that i find. And also be prepared for a ton of questions from me. Im sure I will have a few once I get up and running. Would have tried it out today but Im still charging battery. haha Thank you again for all youre help!!!!!

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