NV AU Hunter Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 New here but wondering if anyone here can rate the SDC-2300 with 8” coil as good or better or not as good as the ATX for beach hunting (from fluffy white sugar sands to black sand etc)? I know they are both waterproof and PI’s but is that where similarities end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 The SDC out of water is a fine beach hunter though I personally prefer a larger coil for covering a beach. The SDC floats like a cork in water and at $3499 I would not be anxious to test its waterproof integrity in long term saltwater use. Despite the capability the SDC was not designed as a detector for constant underwater use. Sand in the folding mechanism and rods could prove problematic. All that adds up to why you will find few people who use the SDC for water detecting on a regular basis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV AU Hunter Posted September 27, 2019 Author Share Posted September 27, 2019 Thanks Steve. I’ve been leaning towards a ATX with new 11x13DD coils for beach use and maybe in 2-4ft of water. Go to Mexico a lot, will be interesting to see what I find on the beaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Those 11x13 coils are hollow and would float like a cork. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV AU Hunter Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 Have you tried 8” coil on ATX for beach/water hunting or you prefer the 10x12 DD could? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 I have used both. I prefer the 10x12 DD for covering flatter areas, and 8” for working in irregular coral or rocky bottoms with depressions or pockets where the larger coil won’t fit. Detecting In Hawaii With The Garrett ATX Garrett ATX Return To Hawaii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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