Fisher CZ-21 versus Minelab E-trac

[perdidogringo]

Hi all,

I am debating which machine would best meet my needs. I mostly land detect but would like to get into salt water detecting. I know that the CZ-21 is known as a saltwater detector, however, Fisher also says it is good on land. Seems like this machine would be much more flexible than the E-Trac. So my question is the E-Trac that much better of a land detector in terms of discrimination and depth as compared to the Fisher CZ-21?

I would appreciate any feedback.

 

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[fella]

If you plan on getting it wet, the E-Trac will be worthless!

I have a CZ-3D and it uses the same two frequencies as the 21 and it's a MONSTER inland. The CZ's are very deep machines w/good disc.

Casper had this thread a little while back...http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/405682-cz21-not-just-water-hunting-anymore.html

 

[woof!]

The CZ-21 is the top salt water machine if you intend to take it underwater-- build like the proverbial "brickhouse" and rated to (as I recall) over 200 feet depth. For land use it works, but for such use it's heavy & clunky, won't find small low-conductivity stuff, and may not ground balance to the "red dirt" in all metals mode.

The land CZ's (only one currently in production being the CZ-3D) can switch between land and saltwater operation, but are not waterproof and salt air even without getting wet is murder on electronics. If you get a land CZ for beach work, make sure to protect the electronics housing with a plastic bag or other suitable covering.

--Dave J.