New to it all!

[ragu]

Well I haven't found any kind of introduction board so I figured i would do it here.

I have been interested in US history, naval/pirate history, and general treasure hunting since i was a child. I did a lot of research on things back then and was quite interested. I did not get any support from my family and was told it was just a dream so after a year I quit researching.

I am now 25 and just took my open water scuba class. (not going to get certified until summer... brrr) well some of the things the instructor talked about REALLY got me thinking about this stuff again. Now i know the season for us Minnesotans is basically over but that doesn't stop the knowledge gathering. Which i'm getting a lot of on here.

Anyway. My plan and hope is to buy and Ace 250 metal detector. I still don't know if i can use this in water at all or if i have to get a new one. But i'll find out before i use it. . I plan on detecting on dry land, swim area "beaches" and in the water around it, and once i get my advanced scuba and get some more sub certs under that i plan on diving to find things.

One of the exciting ones i would like to try and find is a casino boat that sunk up around alexandria mn. Other than that i just hope to find enough coins to justify the expense to my wife who is a bit skeptical but supportive.

[Goose-0]

The Ace 250 is not a water detector. The detector can be used in water UP TO the control box as the coil is waterproof. And your wife thinks you're dreaming? Yes, I've been a detecting nut for 19 yrs now and I've found some might neat items. I have a Whites DFX (Pd $874 new) and I have easily paid for it 3X over....NOT including the good coins I keep. Goose-0

[ragu]

well after talking to her for a little bit and showing her somethings she said she would likely use it more than me! So its good to go now! just got to get a detector and get out there!

[Goose-0]

Good Luck!