water hunt newbie question

[Mantis212]

I have a basic Bounty Hunter: Lone star metal detector....I had an idea to hunt the local river hang out this summer since water levels are at record lows...the water level is roughly 1-2' deep at the local swimming hole...my metal detector is not a water detector but i have heard mixed signals with the capability of being used in water (like it can be done as long as the box doesnt get wet, etc). MFG says coil is waterproof...do you think it would be ok to go swing in there without a severe chance of damage to my detector?

 

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[lookindown]

It will be fine.....dont get the box wet....Show us what you find

 

[christian 102]

ten four it will be fine i use to do it a lot before i got underwater detector...
dont get box wet.

 

[Acquisitor]

wrap a plastic bag around the box and make sure its tight, just in case you drop it!!! plastic bag could provide a few seconds of being more or less waterproof

 

[Kage]

I agree. Wrap her up just in case. Very easy to get wet by accident. Other than that GO GET 'EM !!!!!!!

 

[DaleGM]

just stay in the shallow water and cover your speaker holes with tape or wrap the box with a plastic bag you should be fine, also dont raise the coil higher then your box as you dont want water running down the inside tube to your box..........

 

[Terry Soloman]

Good luck! Oh, and always wear a condom.

 

[Mantis212]

Thanks everyone, i will post my finds when i go.