"Otterizing" a land machine for wading...

[Skillet]

This shows how you can waterproof a land machine for wade-hunting with an "Otterbox 3500". A friend of mine did it first with an Ace 150. I've since altered a Discovery 1100 and an Ace 150 for wading. These machines are both good candidates for conversion as the stock coils don't float. The 1100 made some nice finds last year. The 250 is still waiting for its first trip out (Planning to go tomorrow).

Here's some of the detail on one way to do it.

Bolt-hole detail, holes are sealed with silicone​

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Sealing the cable holes. Not pretty but it works!​

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The shortened control housing with new battery connectors attached​

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The completed unit, ready to use​

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And at the lake! Total cost: about $60. I have since added an armstrap and weighted the lower rod by filling it with lead shot.​

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HH All!
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[clondike clad]

I DID THE SAME WITH A CLASSIC DETECTOR.
I HAVE ON WWW.FIRSTONTOP.COM

 

[stoneshirt]

Nice,but.Filling the lower shaft with LEAD??? What will that do to the Response(Signal)

 

[Skillet]

Alot of machines use metal hardware to secure the coils with no ill effects.

As long as the metal is stationary in relation to the coil, there's no conflict.
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