{"product":{"id":8289824211228,"title":"Minelab CTX 17 Smart Coil - 17\" Compatible with CTX 3030","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Minelab CTX 17 Smart Coil is a 17-inch waterproof elliptical DD search coil designed for maximum depth on the CTX 3030 metal detector. CTX 3030 owners working large open spaces, farm fields, wide beaches, desert washes, need ground coverage and depth penetration that the stock 11-inch coil can't deliver. This 17-inch elliptical coil significantly increases sweep width and pushes target detection deeper, letting you cover significantly more ground per pass and reach coins, relics, and large silver that sit below the standard coil's detection envelope. The tradeoff is weight and maneuverability: this coil excels in open terrain where you can swing freely, less so in tight trash or rocky undergrowth where the 6-inch or 11-inch coils shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included with the CTX 17 Smart Coil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinelab CTX 17-inch Smart Coil for CTX 3030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy CTX 3030 Owners Reach for the 17-Inch Smart Coil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificantly increases ground coverage per swing in open fields and wide beaches, letting you search large sites faster while maintaining depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides greater depth than the stock 11-inch coil on large targets, silver dollars, cache containers, deep relics, in low-mineral soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElliptical DD geometry maintains full-spectrum performance across the entire 17-inch footprint, unlike concentric coils that lose sensitivity at the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof construction matches the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/minelab-ctx-3030\"\u003eMinelab CTX 3030 metal detector\u003c\/a\u003e submersible rating, letting you wade tidal flats and river shallows without breaking the seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed tighter target separation in trashy parks? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/minelab-ctx-06-smart-coil-6-for-minelab-ctx-3030\"\u003eCTX 6-inch Smart Coil\u003c\/a\u003e handles high-iron sites where the 17-inch coil would mask targets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaximum Depth in Low-Mineral Open Ground\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFarm fields and pastureland\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe run the 17-inch coil in plowed Midwest farm fields where the soil is low-mineral loam and targets sit 8-14 inches deep. The extra coil diameter extends the electromagnetic field deeper into the ground, pulling clear signals from seated silver and large cents that the 11-inch coil reads as faint whispers or misses entirely. Swing speed matters: keep the coil low and sweep at a steady walking pace. Rushing the swing collapses the detection field and you lose depth. In open terrain with minimal trash, run sensitivity at 28-30 (Manual) and let the coil's size do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWide saltwater beaches at low tide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 17-inch footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e covers wet sand fast during the narrow low-tide window. We've pulled silver rings and Spanish reales from 12-14 inches in packed wet sand where the stock coil gave no response. The DD coil configuration rejects ground mineralization better than concentric designs, keeping the CTX 3030 stable in variable saltwater conditions. Run Beach mode with the standard auto-sensitivity; the coil's waterproof rating lets you wade knee-deep without worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesert washes and dry lake beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen desert terrain is where this coil excels. Low ground mineralization, sparse vegetation, and the ability to swing wide without obstruction let you cover acres per session. Old coins, bullets, and relics that migrated deep over decades of wind and rain come up clean. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/elliptical-metal-detector-search-coils\"\u003eelliptical shape\u003c\/a\u003e tracks contours better than a round coil, and the DD array maintains target separation across the long axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/3011-0116_17in_CTX_inline.jpg?v=1779221989\" alt=\"Minelab CTX 17 smart coil with black frame, control box, and coil cable on white background\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other CTX 3030 coils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CTX 3030 platform supports three Smart Coil sizes, each optimized for different hunting scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/minelab-ctx-06-smart-coil-6-for-minelab-ctx-3030\"\u003eCTX 6-inch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/minelab-11-dd-search-coil-for-ctx-3030-metal-detector-with-coil-cover\"\u003eCTX 11-inch DD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCTX 17-inch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElliptical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest terrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh trash areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral purpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen fields, wide beaches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget separation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShallow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep to very deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubmersible to 3 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubmersible to 3 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil cover, hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil cover, hardware, skidplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoil cover, hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minelab CTX 3030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-D (DD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coil cover, coil hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious Detecting is an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Minelab dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, so your CTX 17 Smart Coil ships with full manufacturer warranty coverage. Our team runs the CTX 3030 platform in the field and stocks the full Smart Coil lineup, from the 6-inch trash coil to this 17-inch depth specialist. Every order ships free, and we back it with a 30-day return window and price-match guarantee. Questions about coil selection or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/metal-detector-technologies\"\u003ethe technologies behind modern detectors\u003c\/a\u003e? 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