Minelab Excalibur II Side Mounting Shaft (90 Degrees)

The Minelab Excalibur II side mounting shaft is a 90-degree replacement shaft that positions the control cylinder and battery pack parallel to the shaft, reducing drag when you are swinging close to the seafloor or working in shallow surf. Excalibur II divers who hunt shipwrecks, reef shelves, or shallow-water coin sites run this shaft when standard vertical mounting creates too much water resistance. The alternate pin positions let you attach the control cylinder on either the left or right side of the shaft, adapting to your dominant hand.

Why Excalibur II Divers Use the Side Mounting Shaft

• Reduced drag in shallow water and surf zones: the 90-degree side mount positions the control cylinder parallel to the shaft instead of perpendicular, cutting water resistance when you are swinging close to the bottom or wading in chest-deep surf.
• Left or right hand mounting: alternate pin positions let you attach the control cylinder on either side of the shaft, matching your dominant hand and reducing fatigue on long dives.
• Close-to-ground detection: the side mount configuration lowers the overall profile of the detector, making it easier to keep the coil tight to the seafloor on reef hunts and wreck sites where vertical clearance is limited.
• Direct replacement for the standard Excalibur II shaft: swaps in without modification, using the existing control cylinder and battery pack from your Minelab Excalibur II 1000 detector.

90-Degree Pin Configuration for Left or Right Hand Mounting

The side mounting shaft uses a 90-degree pin configuration that positions the control cylinder and battery pack parallel to the shaft axis instead of perpendicular. This orientation reduces the frontal area exposed to water flow, cutting drag when you are swinging the detector in shallow surf or working close to the seafloor on dive sites. The alternate pin positions let you mount the control cylinder on the left or right side of the shaft, matching your dominant hand. Divers who hunt in strong current or spend hours working reef shelves run this shaft to reduce arm fatigue. The shaft is a direct replacement for the standard Excalibur II shaft and works with the existing control cylinder, battery pack, and coil from your detector. For more setup guidance, see our metal detecting tips and FAQs.

Specifications

• Compatibility: Minelab Excalibur II
• Mounting Configuration: 90-degree side mount (left or right hand)
• Previous Part Number: 8012-0042
• Warranty: Minelab manufacturer warranty

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Minelab dealer, which means every Excalibur II accessory we ship is backed by the manufacturer warranty and our team has real field experience with Minelab metal detectors. We offer free shipping on all orders, a 30-day return policy, and price-match guarantee. Our customer support team includes detectorists who hunt in saltwater and can answer setup questions specific to the Excalibur II platform.