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Checked Amazon, and looks like I can get: 1) A Garret Ace 400 with a Waterproof Search Coil, a Garrett Pro Pointer, and various accessories for about $467 https://www.amazon.com/Garrett-Dete...p/B01FSZGVWC2) A Garret AT Pro (which I believe is a completely waterproof detector?), a Garret Pro Pointer, and various accessories for about $680 https://www.amazon.com/Garrett-Dete...p/B06X9Q16R7Probably need to add a few other accessories as well (few extra digging tools and pouches). The $400 to $500 range is probably my 'sweet spot', but I would maybe spring for the AT Pro which hits about $700 to $800 for everything if it is really a MUCH better detector and a better long-term investment. What do you think of these two units? Any other good options in this price range? Thanks. Michael |
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Dry land AT Pro.
Or Minelab Explorer SE, $600-$700.
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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@einstem - you are looking at the right model, the AT Pro entire unit is waterproof to 10 feet. Amazon price is right, but no digging tool. I recommend a Lesche digger, because I don't like shovels where I hunt. There are other vendors, large one for instance offers the package for $552 but there is no Garrett carrot offered (It's a great pinpointer so far...($120 extra)... My buddy who swings MInelab has been working the AT Pro. When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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I'm a little late to the game, but is this freshwater or saltwater? If it's saltwater, the Garrett will give you headaches with all the falsing. I use a Minelab Explorer SE in saltwater here on the GOM in Florida without issue. Almost every detector made nowadays by the better brands will have waterproof coils, but very few can be used successfully in saltwater.
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It's a saltwater beach.. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
But I only intend to hunt in the sand.. not in the water..
And also plan to use the detector to perhaps hit some local parks in the area as well (as allowed!).
But main use would be walking on the beach in the morning and looking for a few "finds"...
Michael
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Beefer518 - the minelab explorer is no longer made and I was more then twice the cost of the at pro. any other beach detector options?
thanks
micharl
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The Minelab Explorer can be found used, for the same price or less than the AT Pro.
My Explorer is over 10 years old, just can't kill it, but it sure can kill the silva!
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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What would be the closest "new replacement" for the Minelab explorer if I wanted to buy "new" instead of purchasing used?
Michael
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The closest new upgrade in machines from Minelab after the Explorer (which is discontinued), would be the Etrac, priced near $1,200.
Next after the Etrac would be the CTX 3030, priced at around $2,500.
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
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Dirt fishing since '72
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AT Pro is waterproof but not good in salt water shallows. It is good on dry sand but useless in wet sand or salt water.
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Ok.. thanks... The eTrac is out of my price range, and the CTX even more so.. Sounds like my best bet is to try to find a "used" or "reconditioned" Minelab explorer.. maybe I can check my local Craigslist and even ebay to see what I can find... Michael |
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I think the Minelab Safari would be the closest to the Explorers as far as new machines. The e-trac I believe is a level up, and the CTX3030 is in a different universe.
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