Just returned from a short vacation on the west coast of Florida and found a few coins and toys, but I was very pleased with the Equinx 800 , it was as quiet, as it should be, no chatter, worked perfect, I used both Beach1 and Beach 2 factory programs, total of four hours, both were good in the water and out, didn't notice any black sand like on the east coast, just thought I would FYI.