Nautilaus owners afraid of the water?

[rvbvetter]

I just read at another site that Nautilaus coils are not waterproof. Just water resistant.
Is this true? If it is, it seems kind of chincy to me. Kind of like paying for a Rolex and getting a Timex instead.
If this is the case. It's hard to understand it not being water proof in this day and age. HH

 

[Michigan Badger]

I just read at another site that Nautilus coils are not waterproof. Just water resistant.
Is this true? If it is, it seems kind of chincy to me. Kind of like paying for a Rolex and getting a Timex instead.
If this is the case. It's hard to understand it not being water proof in this day and age. HH

I have the Nautilus IIB and have never tried to submerge the coil. I bought it as a land hunting machine and that it does extremely well.

I've read where others have used it in water but I have absolutely no desire to do that myself. If I were going to do water hunting I'd get a totally submersible machine for that purpose.

But water or no the Nautilus is most definitely not a cheap or "chincy" machine. The coil is so strong they don't even make a skid plate for it. In the history of the company they've never had a coil wear through. But see, the Nautilus was designed specifically for land hunting.

The unit itself utilizes many top-quality U.S. made componets and is built like a battle ship. In the field it's a dream to use--smooth and extremely deep.

To me the dual tone system is absolutely the only way to go AT THIS TIME FOR LAND HUNTING. With it I not only hear the non-ferrous target but I'm also aware of the ferrous metal surrounding it. And there are many other advantages as well.

I've had lots of members here write to me via PM and ask if they should sell their ______ or their _______ and buy a Nautilus. To these I always ask: "Are you digging good stuff now with your present machine?" If they say "yes" I write back: "So why change brands?" There are people on here who know this is true. I tell them to stay with what works for them.

Oh, I'll suggest trying a Nautilus sometime but I usually only do this with people I know have the money to play around a little and they enjoy trying new things.

But lets face it...is any detector out there made for all types of hunting and personalities?

I don't sell any brand nor do I have stock in any detector firm. And, to be candid..I don't really care what brand people buy. I come here to enjoy this site and part of that enjoyment is getting excited about the machine I'm using. It's all part of the fun and treasure hunting fun is what this site is supposed to be about.

Is the Nautilus the very best land machine in the world...WHY OF COURSE IT IS! When the day comes it isn't...I'll buy something else.

 

[rvbvetter]

I'm not trying to rain on anyones parade. If your happy with the Nautilus, then I'm more than happy for you or anybody else that has one. And nither am I trying to steer anyone away from them, nor to them.
Since reading that article, I'm merely trying to find out (if I should happen to purchase one) that if I'm hunting the wet sand at a salt water beach. And a 6" wave happens to wash over the coil. Will the detectors tones give me a one time rendition of the star spangled banner and then because of, have to dispose of the now useless coil at the nearest trash can?
Unless a person just prefers. I see no reason to purchase a submersable to hunt a beach. Unless I'm blowing bubbles, I still consider that to be land. HH

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Know a few fellows who use Nautilaus, they do get
excellent depth. Seems like a darn good machine.

Used my Garrett at the beach a few times, have had the
coil in the warter and feel very uncomfortable. Just don't
want to fry everything.

Thinking of a water machine, even though I don't hunt
beaches that often. Figure I can also use it if I'm in a
situation with rain. Don't feel comfortable putting plastic
bags all over the Garrett and Sun Ray.

all have a good un.............

 

[ericwt]

The Nautilus a good machine. I know a diver that had the control box in a clear plastic case so he could to underwater with his. He thought it was worth the trouble.

The coil is suppose to be totally waterproof. However searching on wet sands requires some adjustment on the settings. It is a deep machine but it is not a turn on and go machine.

ericwt