Same here, and I haven't read of any intrusions on the new machines yet either. Let's hope it stays that way.
I was one of the un lucky ones that had a problem with leaks, my buddy was like you and never had his leak. I loved everything else about the Equinox, so if the new model is more waterproof I am definitely on board.
I can tell you a Deus ll in salt water you need to be a clean freak. Spray it down good with fresh water. Let it dry off before charging. Make sure it's dry around the plug. If you have more than one Deus ll, only use the charging cord on the one it came with. Do NOT use one charging cable to charge multiple deus ll's. If you get a hint of salt on the connector you can mess them all up. Check the connector with a magnifying glass for green at least once a week. If the plug on the controls slaps any water in the connection hole spray it out quick with electronics cleaner. In other words, a lazy beach hunter should stay away from a deus ll. I spray mine off before I leave the beach and again when I get home. Then I blow it off with a leaf blower.
You made me scared to use my CZ21. So I sold that one. Lol!
I had more issues in the time that I had my CZ than ALL the other detectors that I've ever owned combined. The 9V's and opening that battery compartment sealed by a large gasket is such poor design. There's a reason I haven't seen one out in the wild in years. Fisher was also VERY exorbitant in its charges.
I wouldn't put any $1600, "barely even released" and available machine, under water. There is no sample rate, and it would suck to kill one being it is tough even buying one. Now, I have never put any metal detector under water intentionally ever. I have an arsenal built over the years and not a single one died from leaks of any kind. Some have had quick dunks, hard rains, sensible and normal usage for me. jm2c.
Yeah I had to buy a battery door and the gasket separate. Wanted to make sure it wasn't an instant disaster to the person I sold it to. The door was cracking leaning in a corner
I schooled the guy who got it about the CZ21.Mine works great. Haven't used it in 3 years, but I air tested it the other day and the newer batteries I had left in there brought it to life just fine. I don't suppose you want to buy it, huh?
Well you can count me as "one" sample rate that has had no leak problems so far. The way I hunt, it get's dunked every hunt. Gotta trust your tool if you want to hunt chest deep, or it's useless to me. If it does leak, I have the warranty...but so far so good.
That's good news, those all look like great detectors. I know a guy who has used the Legend for about a year now in the water and has had no issues. I just miss using my Equinox so am leaning toward a 900 or Manticore but we will see....hard to beat the price of the Legend.
yes exactly I need a machine I can trust not to leak.
With everything you know now about the D2 , would you repeat it all over again and buy another ?
I jumped in the water once and forgot the put the headphone connector back in on my D2. Nothing bad happened to it (yet, and that was 12 months ago).
