Minelabs Xterra 70 Waterproof?

[GioTheGreek]

Is the Xterra 70 waterproof in freshwater... ?

I can see salt being bad for a unit, but is fresh water ok?

 

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[SwampHunter]

No the X70 is not waterproof in any type of water.

Most of the coils are waterproof. I think the only one that isn't waterproof is the eliptical coil.

 

[Sandman]

Most of the coils are waterproof, but never raise the coil above the control box as water in the shaft will travel down the shaft and fry the guts.

 

[GioTheGreek]

Okay thanks for the tips...

I'll just keep it out of the water....

One more question :P

Is the Xterra 70 fog proof and rain proof?

It's foggy today and I'd really like to take it out for a whirl.... I just got it a couple of days ago and still haven't taken it for a ride.

 

[bbqbull]

I have a cover my xterra for rain and fog.

Ive seen folks put a heavy duty sandwich bag over the control box to keep rain from entering.

Ive not tried it myself.

 

[GioTheGreek]

Ill have to find this cover you speak about.... it's foggy here far too often.

 

[id_au_digger]

Check out the Minelab Coil Selection Guide, shows if water resistant or proof. http://www.minelab.com/__files/f/11792/KBA_02-1_Coil_Selection_Guide.pdf

 

[Longhair]

To be clear, of the twelve authorized coils available only four are water resistant. All of the Coiltek 15" coils, and all of the 6" & 9" Minelab coils are waterproof. The Coiltek 6" 3kHz, the Minelab 10.5" DD 7.5kHz & 18.75kHz, and the 5x10" 18.75kHz eliptical are water resistant.