Yes. my machinne is ready for a deep surf this weekend......... Beleave or not in that way Ifound a few ring even gold rings. As you can see the Explorer SE is protected with hard plastic cover and tape, inside the lower stem there is plastic and mastic in order to keep the water away. This is my last weeken on this Greeck islan, then retur to Argentina........ I will post my weekend photos on monday... See you people!!!! HAPPY DETECTING