Metal Detecting the Bahamas for Treasure

[@shilohwoods4516]

Shawn, your videos are the best!! I whole-heartedly appreciate your dedication to clean content. I can recommend your channel to ANYONE without worry of offense; visually or verbally. More importantly, I get to experience the beautiful God created coastlines with the brillance of golden sunshine beaming all around. I have the opportunity to learn about the sealife and metal detecting from your videos. What a blessing you give to each of us when you find and return property without charge! This is how we all need to act in the world. Thank you for your dedication to metal detecting. Hope your fingers have healed well😊

[@DetectFlorida]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@s1988teve]

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

[@pdeforest]

I’m jealous of you. Not so much the possibility of finding treasure. But the time you spend on beautiful beaches and your positive, chill attitude ;)

[@DetectFlorida]

Thank you!! I’m very blessed to be able to live this life!

[@rickhenk8363]

You are adorable in Every way...many peoples hero...you may not think so but when you find their valuables you are a hero...I worked at a school and playing with the kids lost my moms diamond, I was a shut down gal. Well a little student found it and his mom told him to bring it back to school.There was my moms ring...oh my I was so happy. I gave the student 50.00..he was so happy...my little hero. Thank you for what you do.

[@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.

[@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!

[@vivgoodreads7711]

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

[@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. ♥️

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@usmc6157]

@@HailNjord😂

[@mikeycod7377]

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

[@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!

[@stevealbers8839]

If I only had 5 hours on that beach, I'd not be detecting

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@diannesandenfebles2774]

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

[@PlanttreesMS]

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

[@shelleyfortier3094]

Enjoy your trip and good luck 🇨🇦

[@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

[@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!

[@whitewaterjack3332]

Great place to hunt, Good Luck

[@shawnmariemann]

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

[@cindykrause8881]

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

[@ellavideos5446]

You are on a cruise with 21 of your friends!!!! Sounds badass, I wish I had that many friends

[@DetectFlorida]

It was a blast!

[@dennis8929]

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

[@chrisphillips408]

Yepper. Good scrap!

[@MrJking065]

I was in St. Croix a month ago. I did not have a metal detector. But I took a walk on the beach for quite a ways. I was finding sea glass on the part of the beach no one was walking on. But as I walked along Something kid of shines caught my eye. It was a Tag Heuer Carrera just barley sticking out of the sand right at the waters edge. You can tell it had been in the water for a while but it was working. I took it to a Jeweler and sold it to him. He gave me $1000 for it. No one wanted it because it needed repairs.

[@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! 😊❤️👍

[@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!!

[@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

[@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

[@beachhuntersouthafrica]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@MRAPEXPREDATOR1]

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

[@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.

[@andrewsymonds5529]

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

[@Ford_prefect_42]

Geeze glad your hands are ok

[@lindabyrne1645]

Enjoyed watching!

[@jeffheaney7773]

That last item maybe the outside of a door handle. Not sure. A rainy day in the Bahamas beats any day working.

[@hmannwelding]

Very cool to hunt over there! Feel better brotha!

[@metaldetectingwithrocky1901]

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

[@rockinrobin1007]

I was in the Bahamas once on our honeymoon. It was mid December so the water was a bit too cold. I was always a shell collector as a kid at the Jersey shore (and as a mom cuz I’m a crafter. lol). I had a cheap metal detector years ago. I always wanted to get a good one. My BFF’s cousin detected all the time when we were in our teens. I wanted to go with him because he was really knowledgeable. Unfortunately he liked me so I wasn’t “going there”. I didn’t want him to think i was interested in him. He was nice but he was a dork. And at 17 I was into the athletes. Ya can’t blame me. I was 17. Lol I was at all my BFF’s family picnics and parties. I went just about everywhere with their family (except on vacation. My parents were against it. They had enough kids to keep track of.lol) so I saw her cousin a lot. People assumed I was one of their kids. I might as well have been. I was at their house every day. Lol( I lived across the street). we aren’t young anymore and we’re all married with kids and grands so if I ever get a detector again I’m gonna ask my friend to talk to him for me and see if he will take me along on a local adventure. That would be awesome I’m 30 minutes from Atlantic City and we have a lot of popular lakes nearby.

[@DetectFlorida]

Nothing wrong with dorks! haha. The hobby is so much fun!! Its important to get into it not expecting to strike it rich(because almost nobody does!), and you'll have a blast!

[@jerilynpurkey8745]

Looks like a door knob!

[@dolsen1975]

that one round thing you found looks like the eye of a gas stove burner.

[@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!!

[@vonnibooth4592]

Looks like an element from the top of a gas cooker hob

[@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!

[@WildDigger]

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

[@richarddavis1595]

Really nice video, so true how metal detecting really is, mostly junk with the occasional good target... I did only one underwater hunt in Columbia South America years ago and there were so many pulltabs like a carpet...

[@DetectFlorida]

I'm sure people get into the hobby thinking that its all gold rings and fine jewelry. Then they're smacked in the face with the reality that its mostly bottlecaps and pull tabs 😂

[@robertporter6507]

Part of a door knob 😊

[@markmcmillan6254]

Foiled by your arch-nemsis, Aluminum!

[@creatureofhabit6741]

Part of a lightbulb socket, copper, cone shape, hole in the side at the big end? Jonesy

[@michelsanfilippo5340]

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

[@mwdjr3158]

Really enjoyed this.

[@Jen-xf4jw]

You crack me up you’re always getting hurt, stung by jelly fish burned !😂 glad you’re okay and love your vids 😅you inspired me to start detecting! I’m a Floridian myself live in Deerfield beach! Have you ever detected over here ?!

[@DetectFlorida]

Awesome! I can't say that I ever have. I'm planning to explore more of Florida here pretty soon!

[@lpsrq2]

I noticed that you found a 2024 penny. I had no idea until I saw a reel that some of them are worth quite a bit of money. I guess there is a flaw in them. Might be worth checking out if you haven't already.

[@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

[@roosgramma9125]

I have always wanted to do metal detecting. But never got the opportunity just the thrill of the hunt more than finding precious metals. What the heck those are ok too.

[@idigdaytona4478]

Mystery item looks like a shower head shell .

[@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?

[@cordoesart]

Was looking for this comment haha, immediately recognised it since i recently spent 2 hours cleaning mine😅

[@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.

[@julieberry2793]

Put mustard on your fingers next time? Instant pain relief!

[@pawsnazzy01]

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

[@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

[@glovester]

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

[@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

[@hartefbrown1]

that round black disk goes to the top of a gas stove...

[@usmc6157]

Of my scoops, my stainless Xtreme Gen-3 Sand Shredder Pro v2 with one-piece 46” carbon fiber handle leaves the rest in the dust…the others don’t even come close. Xtreme is the best scoop in the game.

[@DetectFlorida]

You've got that right! There's nothing better

[@richarddavis1595]

A small piece of duck tape will hold that pole together !

[@crosisofborg5524]

That pier was torn apart by a hurricane. I’m surprised you weren’t inundated with hits from nails.

[@stevelaconte8802]

The salt water has healing powers lol

[@lorrainehill-stevens6968]

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

[@SafetyinNumbers5628]

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

[@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?

[@HUMCHEE]

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

[@RingsAndThings.]

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

[@jena2122]

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

[@DetectFlorida]

Yes it was😆

[@susandhays1640]

It looked like a small funnel

[@joetrino8366]

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

[@teriipearson5331]

You should focus on recoveries as your main channel and with a little bit of fun searches. I think 🤔 it suits your channel best. Jmo

[@DetectFlorida]

Thank you! I do focus on recoveries, but people don't lose things enough (and post about them or contact me) for me to have a recovery video each week

[@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. 🙂

[@vickielewis6268]

At least you are saving cut feet! 👣

[@QTeamAwesome]

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

[@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

[@marioibarra9306]

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

[@calstayton3581]

Part of a light fitting bulb end

[@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

[@dondavis5633]

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

[@Swing4TheRing]

I love me some RINGS!!

[@dlmcder]

What metal detector do you have? I’m looking for one that would do well with saltwater cause I live right off the beach. If you could give me some information, it would sure be helpful in my research to buy a better metal detector than I presently have.

[@DetectFlorida]

I use a Minelab Manticore and an XP Deus 2. Both of them are rockstars in the saltwater

[@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

[@ragingelefants]

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

[@glovester]

Nice vid!

[@cynthiacisneros1694]

Is metal detecting legal on all beaches? Any permit requirements?

[@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)

[@dannybarnes8212]

Mystery object I’m thinking cheap closet door handle

[@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.

[@gofasters1]

Did the ship compensate you? That sux, bro

[@DetectFlorida]

They sent chocolate covered cherries and champagne to my room. I called the cruise line as soon as we got back, and they never returned my call