Waterproof beach and diving detector suggestions?

Lasivian · Jan 27, 2022

I live on a sailboat so I would rather not carry a separate diving detector if I can avoid it. But if it means my beach detector functions would suck I'll buy two.
I'm not likely to ever dive below 100'.
I would like to keep things under $1000, but that's negotiable.
I would like to have lithium batteries rather than only alkaline sizes.
Thanks.

Treasure_Hunter · Jan 27, 2022

For that depth I would choose the Minelab Excalibur II

Lasivian · Jan 27, 2022

Treasure_Hunter said:
For that depth I would choose the Minelab Excalibur II

How does that one do on the beach compared to others? Thanks!

Treasure_Hunter · Jan 27, 2022

It is a great saltwater beach and deep water detector, waterproof to 200 feet.

Lasivian · Jan 27, 2022

Treasure_Hunter said:
It is a great saltwater beach and deep water detector, waterproof to 200 feet.

Any drawbacks? Thanks

Treasure_Hunter · Jan 27, 2022

It want see small gold chains unless they have a large clasp or charm attached. It nulls when it sees iron (null is absent of threshold when it goes over iron).

OBN · Jan 27, 2022

I've jumped ship on what to buy.. I love my Excaliburs but if your going to spend 1500 for the excalibur you may as well go with the Deus ll for 1600.. then another 100 for the bone phones. The reason..a 5 year warranty, compared to 1 year with the excalibur. And I think its good to 60 feet? I would say very versatile, excellent for both land and water.

CZKidd · Jan 27, 2022

Lasivian said:
I live on a sailboat so I would rather not carry a separate diving detector if I can avoid it. But if it means my beach detector functions would suck I'll buy two.
I'm not likely to ever dive below 100'.
I would like to keep things under $1000, but that's negotiable.
I would like to have lithium batteries rather than only alkaline sizes.
Thanks.

XP Deus 2

Gare · Jan 27, 2022

Like Treasure+Hunter said the Excalibur 2 is a great machine that I think you would be happy with
Also a great diving small detector is the Nokta pulse Dive with a 8 inch coil. The nokta would be hard to use beach hunting as it is maybe 16 inches long is a;;

cudamark · Jan 28, 2022

Lasivian said:
Any drawbacks? Thanks

The cost is higher than you want to spend. Hundreds in upgrades are needed to make searching easier and more enjoyable. As OBN mentioned, it's not great on tiny targets, but, I've never had a problem on any ring or coin sized object. It's not the most ergonomic beach machine, or the lightest. Still, it's the best discriminating dive machine out there. If you can live with a 60' dive limit, you might want to get the new Deus 2. Another option would be to get a PI machine, but, since they don't reliably discriminate, they're not the best for beach use on a metal trash polluted beach.

LawrencetheMDer · Jan 28, 2022

When I bought my Excal II about 12-13 yrs ago it came with the standard straight shaft (it sucks) as well as a shorter scuba diving shaft.
The Deus II isn't proven for deep underwater detecting, yet (regardless of the few videos w diving), and I'd definitely wait until the jury is in before buying a new to-the-market machine for deep diving.
I'd vote for the proven Excal II for diving.

cudamark · Jan 28, 2022

XP has a pretty good reputation for quality. I wouldn't worry about using it for diving at all. It comes with a 5 year warranty, so, even if there is a leak problem, it's covered. From what I've seen, it would be a much better land machine than the Excal.

Treasure_Hunter · Jan 28, 2022

XP says Deus II is waterproof to 60 feet, OP said diving to no more than 100 feet limit, Excal is waterproof to 225 feet.

Lasivian · Jan 28, 2022

What XP upgrades are required? Thanks

Ed_DE · Jan 28, 2022

For diving with the XP Deus 2 you will also need to order
XP Deus 2 Aerial Antenna, $24.90
XP Deus 2 Remote Control 20 Meter Waterproof cap [red], $3.90
XP Deus 2 Remote Control Wave Guide, $32.90
XP Deus 2 BH-01 Bone Conduction Waterproof Headphones, $69.90.

CarsonChris · Jan 29, 2022

Hoagie said:
For diving with the XP Deus 2 you will also need to order
XP Deus 2 Aerial Antenna, $24.90
XP Deus 2 Remote Control 20 Meter Waterproof cap [red], $3.90
XP Deus 2 Remote Control Wave Guide, $32.90
XP Deus 2 BH-01 Bone Conduction Waterproof Headphones, $69.90.

The Deus 2 comes with everything except the bone conduction headphones.

Ed_DE · Jan 29, 2022

CarsonChris said:
The Deus 2 comes with everything except the bone conduction headphones.

The dealer I order from charge $1599 for the remote , FMF Coil Plus WS6 Backphones Headphones. The water kit ... Aerial Antenna, Waterproof cap, Remote Control Wave Guide & Bone Conduction waterproof Headphones are separate accessories. Unless your dealer is throwing the water kit accessories in for free. The Deus 2 does not come with the water kit.

CarsonChris · Jan 29, 2022

Hoagie said:
The dealer I order from charge $1599 for the remote , FMF Coil Plus WS6 Backphones Headphones. The water kit ... Aerial Antenna, Waterproof cap, Remote Control Wave Guide & Bone Conduction waterproof Headphones are separate accessories. Unless your dealer is throwing the water kit accessories in for free. The Deus 2 does not come with the water kit.

Every unboxing video I've watched has all the accessories for diving except the bone conduction headphones.