Two questions about my Surfmaster PI

[richm]

This spring will be the first time I've ever used a water machine so I'm a newbie at that. I want to send my PI off to Surfmaster Bill for modification. My question is should I learn the machine first? Will having it modified make it harder for me to learn to use it? Secondly, I know it's a salt water machine, that's why I got it. I live a half mile from the sound but I'm going to a spot in PA. this summer with lots of lakes, creeks, tubing areas etc. Will it work okay in these fresh water areas? Thanks Rich.

 

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[Sandman]

I have never had a machine modified by Bill so I can't comment on how it will work. I would think if you learned it and then it was modified it would work differently. As for using the PI in fresh water I can tell you that you will get frustrated with all the targets you will consider trash. Iron takes a long time to rust away in fresh water and the PI will find it at great depths. You can use this depth at the salt shore where sand buries things. Most guys like VLF's disc abilities in fresh water.

 

[Mat in MA]

It really doesn't make any difference, because what Mr. Bill is going to do will not affect how you learn/use this machine. I too have a Surfmaster PI from Mr. Bill and it works really great. His adjustment will allow you to get smaller pieces of gold which is a good thing. Enjoy your machine and Happy Hunting!!!

 

[astro-nut]

get clive clynick's book pulse power. you wont be sorry, I was in the beach yesterday with my dual field and got intoo the surf with my machine there were lots of tones and deep but the water was so rough and cold all i was able to get was a cold