[Clarence Florentino]

It is handy to have a detector that you can just hose down after each trip to the beach.

[Kingron]

I have actually just cleaned my machine. And now that you say that, it would be convenient to just hose it down(I will end up spit shining it like I do with my 150).

[Paul van Heerden]

I actually dunk mine in the pool, clean it off with a brush and then hose if down

[Tony Curnick]

The minelab and fisher are definatly not waterproof

[Barney]

Have you made your choice yet Ron?  The ATPro is a go anywhere with average to good performance and is not bound by sunshine or rain - it's display is just a bit on the small side for me - but that is personal.  I also have the F5 which is not waterproof at all but you can adjust almost any performance spec on it - great for experimenting and it has a nice big display - price is very good from Wolfgang.  Also have a look at the Turkish Makro Racer - also sold by Wolfgang.