Best detector for the beach

[captd]

Can anyone recommend a metal detector for ocean beach hunting? I am trying to keep it under $300.00 if possible.
Thanks for the help.

 

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[captd]

Freddy the "Tiger" Shark is a freshwater detector. It sucks in saltwater.

Just so I understand, the Tiger Shark doesn't work well in salt water?
What detector would work well in salt water under $1,000?

 

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[DirtDiggerDaveinMD]

Captd,

Try the Kellyco link below to get an idea of what is out there. There are other dealers on the forum that carry many of the same brands.
Land, Beach, & Water Metal Detectors For Sale - Kellyco Metal Detectors

 

[cudamark]

Just so I understand, the Tiger Shark doesn't work well in salt water?
What detector would work well in salt water under $1,000?

Looks like your detector budget got a boost, huh? You can get a good used Excalibur with a sand scoop for under $1000. As for new, the Garrett AT Gold and the Fisher 1280x will work also but not as well in my opinion. You can also find many PI models for under a grand but they don't descriminate.....they go deep though.....

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Looks like your detector budget got a boost, huh? You can get a good used Excalibur with a sand scoop for under $1000. As for new, the Garrett AT Gold and the Fisher 1280x will work also but not as well in my opinion. You can also find many PI models for under a grand but they don't descriminate.....they go deep though.....

Don't forget to figure in a beach scoop into your budget, your going to need one. DO NOT waste your money on a cheap sand scoop, you will break it or destroy it trying to dig in the wet sand and in the water.... A good water scoop will run you $125-$200 depending on if new or used, and the size and style you buy..

 

[Terry Soloman]

Just so I understand, the Tiger Shark doesn't work well in salt water?
What detector would work well in salt water under $1,000?

Tesoro Sand Shark (Pulse Induction) $600.00
Whites Dual Field (Pulse Induction) $800.00
Fisher CZ 21 (Multi-Frequency) $1,150.00
Minelab Sovereign GT (Multi-Frequency) $1,100.00

 

[captd]

Tesoro Sand Shark (Pulse Induction) $600.00
Whites Dual Field (Pulse Induction) $800.00
Fisher CZ 21 (Multi-Frequency) $1,150.00
Minelab Sovereign GT (Multi-Frequency) $1,100.00

Thank you for the information. I have been checking out the Sand Shark and I will probably get that one.
Have you used the Garrett Sea Hunter MK II? If so, what do you think?

 

[Terry Soloman]

Thank you for the information. I have been checking out the Sand Shark and I will probably get that one.
Have you used the Garrett Sea Hunter MK II? If so, what do you think?

Overpriced. It is no better than the Sand Shark, and harder to use. If you are going the Pulse Induction route, stay with either the Whites or Tesoro units.

 

[TerryC]

Thanks Terry can not wait to start digging and as I see the shrink as well so not new to that VA seen. I want to thank you for serving as I am a brother in arms as well.

Thank you, Eagle. I must say though, my first thank you (I'm a Viet Vet) was in '93 and the great people here at Tnet have INUNDATED me with thank yous and I have lost count of the number. Life is good! Terry

 

[eagle927]

Thank you, Eagle. I must say though, my first thank you (I'm a Viet Vet) was in '93 and the great people here at Tnet have INUNDATED me with thank yous and I have lost count of the number. Life is good! Terry

Amen Terry, me here I am a Iraq war #1 90-91 here did 13 years before I got hurt and they made me get out on a medical just wished I could of finished the other 7yrs. They could of put me behind a desk but that was not in there discussion.

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