Metal Detecting the Bahamas for Treasure

Follow me on another adventure. This time we're in the Bahamas!!! The water is unbelievably clear, and this is an adventure you won't want to miss!!!

[@s1988teve]

I love that you're not vulgar. Thank you.

[@TheSpectorandThedetector1512]

Looked like a copper door knob!

[@Darknscary13]

I've never metal detected, but your enthusiasm and the beauty of the ocean is making me really want to take up treasure hunting. Kudos.

[@juliestockmeyer5871]

The mystery item looked like the top of a flashlight. The part that holds the light and glass?? We’ll probably never know!! Lol!! Cool video!! Thanks for bringing us along!! Sorry about your fingers. ♥️

[@mikeycod7377]

Nice hunt Shawn, glad to hear that you're all right can't have one of my best detectorist on KZbin down 😁

[@martinjervis1558]

Hi Shawn, I went to the Dominican Republic couple of years ago didn’t take my detector unfortunately, did see a guy detecting on our hotel beach says he finds quite a lot of stuff , I did manage to find a big hooped earring tho just snorkelling and sifting with fingers through the sand and the fish were amazing 🐠😍

[@DetectFlorida]

I hope to detect there one day soon!

[@vivgoodreads7711]

Who has 21 friends?😂 Sorry about your fingers! Hopefully the cruise line compensated you in some way. Hope you enjoyed your trip!!!

[@gaylebrodt676]

Great hunt on a beach that you haven't hunted before. How fun to take a cruise with your friends and I kept thinking to myself that you better get going back to the boat because those clouds looked nasty. lol Hope your fingers and hands heal quickly! Awesome video, thank you! 🌊🛳🌊

[@DetectFlorida]

Thank you!!! I could have stayed longer, but I didn’t want to be one of those people you see on KZbin running towards the boat 😂

[@netamorton4832]

Wow, the Bahamas! My husband won a trip there so him and I went. Oh my goodness just Gorgeous water and lots of fishes! Sorry you got burned Shawn, I imagine that was painful!

[@shelleyfortier3094]

Enjoy your trip and good luck 🇨🇦

[@MetalDetectingwithCZkidd]

Nice vid. I to run an extreme scoop travel shaft. I recommend them. Mine does not unscrew. John at extreme usually will ask you what hand you scoop with. He will then send a shaft for that hand. My threads on the shaft tighten counter clockwise. It keeps the threads tight when I pull. Never had it pop loose. If you have the wrong threaded half, John will most likely change it out for you. Long finned fish is a small Pompano.

[@LucieJuiceyfer]

Seriously had the worst night, your videos are just soothing balm for the soul Shawn! If you ever come to the UK let us know! Hope the rest of your trip was awesome & your hands healed up ❤

[@DetectFlorida]

I'm so sorry!!!! Tomorrow is always another day, and even the darkest days turn to light eventually!! I go across the pond periodically. Can't wait to get back!

[@user-nk8yw7ci5k]

That round iron object is a part of a stove top burner, it´s designed to distribute the gas for even flames.

[@1983zoe]

You are in the sea worrying about getting wet from the rain….. lol, you are already wet from the sea 😂 great vid, love seeing the beach, you are so lucky!

[@DetectFlorida]

It's the lightning that I'm worried about! Carrying around a long metal scoop and a metal detector

[@cindykrause8881]

That round grooved piece of metal with the hole in the center looks like an old time door knob cover.

[@dennis8929]

The copper item is the shell of outside doorknob on a Kwikset locking doorknob. I am also a locksmith.

[@chrisphillips408]

Yepper. Good scrap!

[@wandajacklin6703]

Hi im a fairly new subscriber. I've been to Nassau Bahamas a few times . I also love to metal detect. One place my husband thought would be great to try is a place called ( pirates stair case ) The pirates made it many years ago to bring thongs on shore. The stairs were carved into the hard rock . It's fascinating to see. You would need norkel gear at least ,if not scuba gear. It is about a half mile from Jaws Beach in Nassau. It's by a water treatment plant . Please if you go ,keep me in the loop. Have fun.

[@DetectFlorida]

That sounds like a really cool spot!!

[@MRAPEXPREDATOR1]

I was in Nassau on the weekend and Coco Cay, no better place to go doing this. Keep up the good work buddy! 👍

[@greedygringoprospecting6941]

was out learning gold mode 2 yesterday. so far found a bunch of coins and a junk earring. ,talking to minelab. you can use a power bank. to recharge when out in the field. ,so got a power bank to recharge it 7 times. the nox battery is 5,000 mili amps. ,power bank 38,800 mili amps. , be out for days. have a good day boss.

[@beachhuntersouthafrica4016]

The speedy long fin fish looks like a Pompano ... the mystery item could either be part of an old door knob or torch!

[@susandhays1640]

It looked like a small funnel

[@RobPainless]

Fun! My wife & I did that same cruise last spring and loved it. Sadly I did NOT have my detector but did spend a lot of time in the water with my mask and snorkel. Hope you had a couple of drinks in the 5'oclock Somewhere Lounge! And funny thing....when we got back on the boat we were getting rained on pretty hard too. But we were already wet so it didn't matter. Good vid, brother.

[@DetectFlorida]

Thank you! I did spend some time up there!!

[@idigdaytona4478]

Mystery item looks like a shower head shell .

[@shirpom8577]

Well, nice 'metal' detecting clean up Bahamian trip! It's a shame how humans don't respect the environment. I cut my toe pretty bad on glass hidden in beach sand. Thank you for taking us along and sharing your adventure with us! Beautiful water and scenery! 😊❤️👍

[@diannesandenfebles2774]

Always fun to check out a beach that’s new to you.

[@whitewaterjack3332]

Great place to hunt, Good Luck

[@lindabyrne1645]

Enjoyed watching!

[@andrewsymonds5529]

that was a door knob, minus a few pieces. great vid

[@hmannwelding]

Very cool to hunt over there! Feel better brotha!

[@ashlingofAsh7580]

I took that cruise when I lived in FL. First time we couldn't stop at the place there due to bad weather. So basically missed out on the whole thing!...cept inside ship. So went again! And got to that spot and was told and watched and told some more watch out for pick pocket groups and single ppl bumping into you. Avoid any interactions cause they will try to sell you things. And to be honest it was crazy. So again I left the beach...missed out on any good time. Never went again

[@DetectFlorida]

I heard the same thing about the locals, but everyone that I met was wonderful. Nobody tried to sell me anything or try to take advantage of me. A few of them even subscribed on here! lol

[@garywhelton9304]

at 9:18 lookes like a burner off a barbeque .

[@calstayton3581]

Part of a light fitting bulb end

[@mwdjr3158]

Really enjoyed this.

[@RingsAndThings.]

Looks to me to be the outer case of a door knob.

[@stevelaconte8802]

The salt water has healing powers lol

[@pawsnazzy01]

It's a door knob. and the center lock section is around there somewhere

[@robertporter6507]

Part of a door knob 😊

[@glovester]

Nice vid!

[@howiegrapek]

Hey Shawn - What a fun trip and cool finds - even the garbage was unique. Sorry about the burns on the hand, hope you are OK. You are right, the water is absolutely beautiful. Interestingly, I have the exact same adventure planned for the end of July - it's a cool little cruise, and an easy trip. I really wonder how many folks detect there. I'll be bringing my Deus 2 with me. ;) - absolutely loving it so far. BTW, Nice b-roll in the video, even with noisy seagulls. Cheers, and hope you relaxed a little on your trip.

[@DetectFlorida]

Thanks Howie! Good luck on the trip! I hope you do a lot better than I did!

[@kkamas1]

I love your positive outlook! Even though it wasn't a very 'productive' hunt, you still cleaned up lots of trash. I'm sure it's fun to metal detect in all sorts of different areas. I've never heard of a clean plate being so hot that it would burn fingers! At least you knew that it was clean :)

[@DetectFlorida]

Neither had I!!!! I was in total disbelief after it happened

[@marioibarra9306]

The mystery item is a two piece doorknob with the locking cylinder removed

[@fevolenko3995]

That thing you thought might be a gps mount, is actually a part from a gas cooktop. A flat metal disk sits on that and the gas flames come out of the gaps.. very common in Australia. VERY strange to be found there?

[@HailNjord]

I took a cruise a few years back and hunted one of the tourist beaches beside Atlantis. That was the courses sand I've ever experienced, it's like glass shards. The beaches are also sanded in a bit which made for some deep targets. I only ring I found was a 925. Like you I focused in the water but the wet sand had more targets. My wife and I have put our house up for sale. Once sold we are buying a live aboard sailboat and traveling the world. My metal detecting is about to become EPIC! I keep asking you which machine you think is best between the Manticore and Dues 2, which you never reply. But, I see which machine you have the most faith in from this video. You may remember me from a year or two ago. We met while hunting the same beach. You mistakenly thought I was a friend of yourself since I was totally covered up from the sun. I was swinging a CTX with a 17" coil. Without naming the beach do you remember me?

[@DetectFlorida]

Did you have that vacuum unit attached to your machine?

[@HailNjord]

​@@DetectFlorida that wasn't me. It was the same day you found a 925 ring that the diamond tested positive.

[@michelsanfilippo5340]

Bummer DIGG bro. Better luck on the next one. Lol

[@mcintoshmca]

Ran across your videos and have had the bug for a metal detector for a while now. Living in a history rich small coastal town in GA with a hunting club that use to be an old railroad town I think I could find some definite keepers. Can't find any good deals on marketplace so think I'm going to bite the bullet and get a cheapo and see what we can find. If I get lucky I'll try to get a better one. Keep up the good videos man. Binge watch worthy for sure.

[@DetectFlorida]

If I were you, I'd hold out until a name brand machine pops up on marketplace. Those cheap amazon detectors are the worst

[@metaldetectingwithrocky1901]

Oh those fluffy clouds …..they’re nothing!

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

Ouch!! Sorry about your fingers… hope the cruise line gave you free drinks at least. That water was gorgeous… makes me wanna go to the Caribbean. I was disappointed & yet impressed that there was not one FRICKIN PULL TAB! 😂😂😂😂 always enjoy your videos… thanks.

[@DetectFlorida]

Thank you!! They gave me a few free drinks. A free cruise would have been better though!! haha

[@ActinOut]

Recently got back from Cocoa Beach, FL. Was able to get some metal detecting in with a new manticore. Found an ear ring, some change and... some "freaking pull tab's". Compared it to the equinox 900, the ferious indicator on the manicore gave the edge. Was it worth 6-$700 more. Probs not. But if you got in on the recent sale where it was only 1-$200 more than the 900, then it is totally worth it.

[@kathryntorres2518]

One of the shelling videos I watch, removes trash from the beach when she finds it and weighs it. Then she adds to total of trash she has removed. Could be something to add to your videos.😊

[@DetectFlorida]

That sounds like a lot of work haha

[@debbie4220]

Do you think your last find could be a bell? The water looks gorgeous! I wouldn’t want to leave! How was your cruise?

[@DetectFlorida]

It seems like it was a doorknob. The cruise itself was just ok. Having so many friends there with me is what made it wonderful! If I do it again, I'll definitely pick a nicer cruise line!

[@ShowMeMO-Digs]

First here...! Gonna watch now

[@asiamommi]

When I was a server, I picked up a platter from a hot box that had waaay to many sternos heating it up. My hand swelled up so bad and throbbed so hard I had to sleep with it in a bowl of water in order to get relief. I really feel for you and hope the cruise line apologized in some way.

[@DetectFlorida]

They didn't do too much for me other than bandaging me up. Not a good way to start my trip!

[@shawnmariemann]

Someday I'll see water like that. Sad your fingers got burned, but glad they stayed attached.

[@WildDigger]

The mystery item is a door knob. Probably off a boat.

[@vickielewis6268]

At least you are saving cut feet! 👣

[@joetrino8366]

It’s funny I recognized the spot I found a gold ring right out from the swing to your left

[@lorrainehill-stevens6968]

The last item might be the housing to a halogen bulb??

[@Ford_prefect_42]

Geeze glad your hands are ok

[@xmarks-spot]

That looks like a burner for a gas stove

[@dannybarnes8212]

Mystery object I’m thinking cheap closet door handle

[@glovester]

Burned on the boat!??? Lawsuit time?!

[@HUMCHEE]

I hope your fingers heal up quickly. The Cruise line better take care of you for that mishap

[@sandycamillocci2565]

Don’t apologize for the wave noise, I love it!

[@cherrygummybear1132]

Landlocked fan here. Do you ever have any sketchy encounters with sharks when you’re out there in the ocean? Just wondering because media makes it seem like sharks and crocs are daily encounters almost. Love your content btw, so awesome.

[@DetectFlorida]

Nah. Sharks are everywhere. They don’t bother people. I see them once in a while, but they just do their own thing

[@michelsanfilippo5340]

Old copper shower head from a boat.

[@sub2001zero]

free next trip

[@CKyttle]

🇧🇸🙌

[@jena2122]

Omg is that the margaritaville cruise?! We had our bachelor/bachelorette parties on it. It was a blast!

[@DetectFlorida]

Yes it was😆

[@GarysMetalDetecting]

What the heck is it? LOL Its a door knob. :)

[@silveryfoxx4791]

🤗👍

[@scoutingforhistory4584]

About like my adventures on the beach, lol...

[@dondavis5633]

At least you're doing the island a service by getting rid of all that junk aluminum...

[@ticul111]

Sorry about your fingers Shawn. I just ordered today the Manticore. Like you, I’ve been using the Excalibur II for years and curious what it will be like in the water. Is it lighter and easier to move around in the water?

[@barblynn1979]

I am sorry you burned your fingers. But, from what I saw, you didn't find any Freaking Pull Tabs.....LOL glad you had a good time and got to detect for a little while anyways. Keep the videos coming.

[@DetectFlorida]

No pull tabs!!!! That in itself made for a great trip!!!! haha

[@outlawjjsmith]

If you go to the kitchen and ask them if you can get a ziplock baggie of flour, then stick your hand in the bag over night you never get any blisters and will heal fast. If you can get it cold from the refrigerator it will help with the pain.

[@HailNjord]

Also, keep that bag of flour on you when you come back through customs 😂

[@JohnVolek]

Do you have the left-handed threaded two-piece travel handle?

[@kkamas1]

Oh, and I meant to add that obviously those fishes could sense that you were a good guy--they'd never hang around someone with ill intent (even if you were kicking up a buffet of worms)

[@joey86bu1]

14:40 door knob shell?

[@tracynickels164]

Be- positive

[@ragingelefants]

so cruise ships just let you a metal detector like that or you have to pay extra?

[@michellesalay9720]

You should look in the ports area for loot from pirates..

[@scottc5083]

DOORKNOB, Last item

[@stephenhine2722]

Old door knob

[@karengus2328]

Peppermint Essential oil is perfect for minor burns. It will take the sting out in a few minutes. It's cheap, readily available in grocery stores or a Walgreens (in the states, don't know about your cruise or Bahamas). It will also help it heal. If you can find some, get some, you'll be surprised.

[@thomaswalsh1101]

It's not a frying pan but I guess a doorknob is pretty good😅

[@DetectFlorida]

lolllllll that pan is gonna be tough to beat

[@genageeraert8039]

Hopefully they give you some compensation for your hands

[@adamw4338]

What kind of equipment do you recommend for beaches and water?

[@DetectFlorida]

It really depends on the budget. On the low side, you could get a Nokta Legend or Minelab Equinox 700. On the higher end, I'd suggest an XP Deus 2 or a Minelab Manticore

[@BigMamaCat]

Your poor fingers. Did the cruise liner comp you the meal, at least? I hope you enjoyed the rest of the cruise.

[@DetectFlorida]

They gave me 5 free drinks and brought some champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to my room 😂 hardly enough for the blisters on my hands and having to walk around the boat looking like Mickey Mouse with my huge white bandaged hands

[@BigMamaCat]

@@DetectFlorida Oh you poor lamb! I hope you're all healed up now. 🙂

[@diablobeach2308]

its a top to a tiki torch

[@surfstarcc1]

Not a clue about that copper piece.. Hopefully the rest of your cruise went well after the hot plate

[@CanSlaw1234]

Have you done Aruba or Saint Maarten or Punta Cana Dominican Republic beaches,I did years ago. Just the sand, friend did water with his Ex caliber. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@DetectFlorida]

Not yet. The same friends who were on the cruise with me are planning on going to the dominican republic soon. I've been there before, just not with a detector

[@CanSlaw1234]

@@DetectFlorida my friend ( now deceased) detected Phillipsburg in Saint Maarten on his 69th birthday downtown beach, 2 feet off shore solid 5 ounce heavy 24kt Gold Necklace in the shallow Sandy waters. Paid for the whole trip.!! Lucky bugger!!

[@davidkelly8274]

Remember there was a hurricane in the Bahamas not long ago.

[@DetectFlorida]

You could still see a lot of buildings that have hurricane damage. It must have been devastating when it hit

[@barndominiumfarmhouserescu5327]

What camera are you using? i want to start. Should we get the one your using? You are the kindness metal detector.

[@DetectFlorida]

I use a GoPro. They're so easy to use once you get the settings dialed in

[@craigclemmons3943]

Door knob

[@henrygross6583]

Doorknob

[@gwensellars2747]

Husband thinks the last find was a doorknob

[@hunterws]

Why quit, don't wanna get the wet suit wet? Haaa 😁

[@QTeamAwesome]

Chin up Brother! God's about to BLESS YOU BIGLY! :) Prayers for complete healing & a happy trip!

[@karencorbett5950]

Do thet have a doctor on board ship??

[@DetectFlorida]

They did. They had me all bandaged up. I looked ridiculous!! haha

[@thomasrussell7135]

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