Cannister Metal Detector?

[GottaDive]

Anyone ever see a metal detector that is a cannister with coiled cord to a wand coil? I just watched a show about the Atocha and the divers were hunting with the type of dectector that I described. Seems much easier than swinging the whole control box. I can't seem to find anything similar on the web.

~Steve~

 

[pipedope]

Most of the underwater detectors can be setup this way.

The old Garrett SL500 (I think that is the model) was often used that way.

 

[tmg4]

Did it look like this ?

or this ?

(edit to add second picture)

 

[GottaDive]

Yes! That's the one. I Googled Aquapulse and found thier website. http://www.aquascan.co.uk/index.html
They even mention that the Mel Fisher Group is their biggest client. It looks like a pretty sweet setup. I'd love to get my hands on one.

I feel another thread comming on!

Thanks!
~Steve~

 

[tmg4]

Whats the best price you found these for ?

 

[GottaDive]

It looks like there are only two US vendors. Only one of them listed a price.
$1550.00 for the kit with 8" coil.

Here's a link if your interested:
http://www.eoindustries.com/mainFrame.php?win=item&lan=1&pro=2

Looks like a nice setup. If I were going to spend the money, I would want to compare it against the JW Fisher Pulse 8x.

~Steve~