Shallow Water

[Flying Pig]

I see there are numerous posts on using the V3i at the beach, but I am wondering who ventures into shallow water with it? Risks? Rewards? Curious....thx

 

[Rob (IL)]

One slip and dunk can't balance any rewards. Of course people do what they want.[attachment 229885 cop.gif]

 

[Larry (IL)]

I have hunted in water a foot deep without too much worry, anything more than that is probably not worth the risk to me.

 

[Flying Pig]

Thank you both....I may be going to a small lake shore tomorrow night and will approach this thought very carefully!
FP

 

[Rob (IL)]

As long a you are standing up all is fine in a foot or two of water. It's if you lose your footing when the trouble starts. Also if you do try the shallow water make sure you don't raise the coil higher than the box. Water can run down the tube and into the electronics.

 

[cypearl]

You have to have a long shovel to dig.

 

[eagle52]

You find water hunting very productive if looking for rings and jewellery ,good to have water scupe for easy recovery.

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

Creeks and small streams are fine but careful with slippery rocks. Ocean beaches are a little more risky. I have heard of people getting hit by a large wave when they have their back turned. Also the salt air is something to be concerned with. Make sure you wash the coil and rods, and wipe the pod and control box down with a damp cloth.

 

[cypearl]

V3i is a great tool and I wouldn't risk to dunk it because a wave took my legs.

 

[gilfordberry]

You can't waterproof it, but you can sure cut down on the potential damage by enclosing the entire control box/screen in a clear plastic bag. Use rubber bands to pinch off the holes where the detector shaft and coil wires exit the controls. It won't stop potential damage, but it'll give you a few extra seconds to get the machine out of the water before the water reaches the electronics.