Bounty Hunter IV in shallow water

[captbo]

, I am a noob who has read the direction sheet and could not find the answer, Can I use this unit in shallow water?

 

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[Jason in Enid]

in the ocean? Not a chance. Not even in wet beach sand. In fresh water, maybe... until it drowns.

 

[G.A.P.metal]

captbo
The coil is waterproof....just don`t get the box wet or splashed.
Gary

 

[captbo]

Thanks you both,, Yes G.A.P.metal nothing above the coil,,

 

[Opie]

The unit is very capable in salt water, not very deep, but will run on wet sand. I have one, and yes I'm that "Guy" who has a $200 NEL coil on a $69 dollar Hobby Lobby special. I use this unit around the Great Salt Lake and area's around it. Its specially set up for this application and is not my only detector.

 

[TRACKERJACK]

A shallow answer with a hint of sarcasm lol. But what detector do you use to avoid leaks in the search head?

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Jack
put a plastic bag over the top, and the bottom is waterproof.
Gary

 

[TRACKERJACK]

My old Beat Frequency Detector.

The first Commercial MD i bought had a wooden search head...the instructions advised that if using in shallow water to place a polythene bag over the search head securing it tightly with an elastic band .

I still have this wooden detector my very first, bought second hand for £3.00 in Edinburgh. Circa 1972.


NB: BFO (Beat Frequency Oscillator)

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

It is a single low freq detector, it is not designed for salt water, you have to turn the sensitively way down to get it stable which means very little depth.....

 

[Phantasman]

It is a single low freq detector, it is not designed for salt water, you have to turn the sensitively way down to get it stable which means very little depth.....

That's true with wet salt shores. Fresh water shouldn't affect it, like a brook. Wet fresh water (rain dampened) soil usually helps depth. Bounty Hunters are not design as water machines, though coils are hermetically sealed.

 

[SouthFLdigger]

Like all the very experienced people here explained, its not designed for salt water hunting. Salt is a metal and it will severely limit depth. However for the great low price you can find a BH Tracker 4 it is completely worth a try, perhaps 4" will be the max on coins in salt water beaches.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Like all the very experienced people here explained, its not designed for salt water hunting. Salt is a metal and it will severely limit depth. However for the great low price you can find a BH Tracker 4 it is completely worth a try, perhaps 4" will be the max on coins in salt water beaches.

Not sure get that much depth on beaches with a lot of saline...Wish you luck!

 

[SouthFLdigger]

Not sure get that much depth on beaches with a lot of saline...Wish you luck!

Never have tried one myself, some have posted these results on other forums with the stock coil. Worth a shot to try it, i think the tracker 4 is a great starter machine for those on a real tight budget.

 

[Opie]

captbo, sorry I never answered the original question; yes you can use the unit around and in water up to a couple feet, just keep the head of it dry. The unit is the old blend of digital and analogue, this unit will work around the Great Salt Lake in places better than some other expensive detectors. I keep it going for this very one reason. 4" to 6" depends on a few things. With a Nel Hunter coil 12.5 x 8.5" I can hit 6 to 8" on a nickel again depends on a few things. This unit is one to keep the coil wire not too tight but not too loose, The heavier wire on the nel coil allows it to max on the sensitivity easier than the standard coil. The unit is a bargain. Works well on the saltier beaches here both wet and dry. But I would say its in the 4-5" range on depth. Stay Gold!

 

[captbo]

Thanks Opie,, !

 

[Jacksparrow1985]

I have an old "fastracker" it is a model a rung lower on the ladder below the tracker iv. It works ok in shallow water at the beach, the coil is waterproof, keep the control box dry, don't lift the detector up so the coil is higher than the control box in case water runs down the stem and enters it. I carry a paintbrush with me, and when I finish I give the detector a shake to remove water, brush off loose sand and wipe it clean with a towel . I also find spray can furniture polish is good to spray on the stems so they slide together better, I try not to use petrol based lubricants as they can make plastics or rubber go brittle or break down. I think the tracker iv is a good start in detecting and you will find stuff with it, it is important to learn how to read the beach from books, or internet posts , recovery of the target is always the most tricky part in the wet sand , water. That is the area where I need more practise lol