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Can I use the RC40 in saltwater and wet sand?
Nokta RC40 15.5x13 DD Coil for Racer Metal Detector
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Open May 20, 2026 - 12:05 PM
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May 20, 2026 - 12:05 PM
The RC40 is fully waterproof and handles saltwater and wet sand effectively thanks to its Double D coil configuration. The DD design provides superior ground balancing in high-mineralization environments like saltwater beaches, keeping your Racer detector stable without constant retuning. You can wade into the surf and hunt the wet sand zone where many valuable targets concentrate, and the waterproof construction matches your Racer's submersible rating. The elliptical shape also helps you maneuver in wave wash and maintain better control than round coils of similar size.
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Nokta RC40 15.5x13 DD Coil for Racer Metal Detector
The Nokta RC40 is the largest search coil available for the Makro Racer and Racer 2, offering a 15.5-inch by 13-inch elliptical coverage area that dramatically reduces search time in open areas. Racer owners hunting fields, beaches, or parks reach for this coil when they need to cover more ground wh...
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