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CTX / EXCALIBUR
- Thread starter stateguyt
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I have both but haven't had a chance to run the CTX in the water more than ankle deep. I really plan on keeping both. In certain situations where I'm just hunting by tone the Excal might be best. On the CTX I'm also not sure how useful the meter will be in the water or how the underwater ergonomics will be. The programability of the CTX will have advantages in certain situations where you might want to notch out zincs etc. It's also good to have a back up machine that might be the most important reason to keep both.
DaytonaGold
Member
I have a CTX and I primarily hunt beaches and it is extremely stable with Seawater Mode on. I never have issues with it and often go in ankle deep water. Not sure what others are griping about it is an awesome machine for me.
Hunted with Reeseb in fresh water. He kicked my butt with the CZ21. I finally asked him to find a target and mark it so I could see if the CTX would see it. I listened with the CZ21 and it hit hard, then the CTX, it was blind. Turned out to be a deep Merc.
It hits deep on the land, and ok deep in the water, but on this day all the good targets were out of my reach with the CTX. I love the CTX, but it was no miracle in the deeper water and with deep targets.
In deeper water it is about the audio, cannot see the display without raising it out of the water. Still freaks me out to put it under the water. I check the gasket very carefully, and no problems so far. By the way the targets were over 12 inches deep in sand.
It hits deep on the land, and ok deep in the water, but on this day all the good targets were out of my reach with the CTX. I love the CTX, but it was no miracle in the deeper water and with deep targets.
In deeper water it is about the audio, cannot see the display without raising it out of the water. Still freaks me out to put it under the water. I check the gasket very carefully, and no problems so far. By the way the targets were over 12 inches deep in sand.
Digginrings
New member
I have heard that Minelab used cheap screws and materials that will corrode (excessively) after a lot of use in salt water (even after rinsing the machine off after use).
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
I bet you heard that on the Internet.....
Must be true then.
From Minelab:
Product Notices
13 Jun 2012
CTX 3030 - PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SALT WATER
After exposure to salt water or salty conditions, a white residue may appear on the black housing screws - this can be removed by wiping or gently brushing it off. The screws themselves are marine grade 316 stainless steel and are not affected by salt, they are then black coated. We recommend after each use in salt water or salty conditions that you wash down with fresh water. See page 60 of the Instruction Manual for further Detector Care and Safety details.
Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact your regional Minelab office.
Must be true then. From Minelab:
Product Notices
13 Jun 2012
CTX 3030 - PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SALT WATER
After exposure to salt water or salty conditions, a white residue may appear on the black housing screws - this can be removed by wiping or gently brushing it off. The screws themselves are marine grade 316 stainless steel and are not affected by salt, they are then black coated. We recommend after each use in salt water or salty conditions that you wash down with fresh water. See page 60 of the Instruction Manual for further Detector Care and Safety details.
Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact your regional Minelab office.
Digginrings
New member
Personally I couldn't care less about the CTX or any corrosion issues it might have, as I dont have one, or care to get one. Its an overpriced and overrated machine. Several of their other models are just as good, or even better. But, whatever you like 
Seems like it would be an odd trade. A primarily land machine that can be used in water for a primarily water machine that can be used on land. They each are excellent for their primary use and certainly can perform the secondary function. It might make sense if you changed where you primarily hunted. Went from a beach area to the desert.
For me the CTX filled the need to make my own adjustments and set up the detector just like I want. It keeps in interesting and fun and that for me is what MD is all about.
The excal with its unique tones allows for target information that does not require a screen to look at thus a big plus in deeper water hunting.
HH
For me the CTX filled the need to make my own adjustments and set up the detector just like I want. It keeps in interesting and fun and that for me is what MD is all about.
The excal with its unique tones allows for target information that does not require a screen to look at thus a big plus in deeper water hunting.
HH
OldBeechnut
Well-known member
I agree with Smack.......
CTX x Xcal..It's all about having fun..And I have fun digging Gold n Silver with the Excalibur's. The hunters I have seen using the CTX are afraid to hunt ruff waters, one told me a few weeks ago it has to do with water pressure. Since the machine is rated at 10 feet, the pressure of ruff waters far exceed the 10 feet limit. Bottom line is, get to know your machine and not many will walk behind you.
CTX x Xcal..It's all about having fun..And I have fun digging Gold n Silver with the Excalibur's. The hunters I have seen using the CTX are afraid to hunt ruff waters, one told me a few weeks ago it has to do with water pressure. Since the machine is rated at 10 feet, the pressure of ruff waters far exceed the 10 feet limit. Bottom line is, get to know your machine and not many will walk behind you.
GateKeeper
Well-known member
Digginrings said:Personally I couldn't care less about the CTX or any corrosion issues it might have, as I dont have one, or care to get one. Its an overpriced and overrated machine. Several of their other models are just as good, or even better. But, whatever you like
Wow! It's amazing to hear such a great report from someone who has never even used a CTX 3030. But hey, what do I know. Hopefully you will keep spouting off so that other's wont buy this machine. Better off that you dont have one. Probably too sophisticated for you. You couldnt pry it out of my hands. As for the water, it is very stable. All you have to do is spend time with it to figure out how to properly set it up, just like anything.