![]() ![]() Rather than try and change the shipping weight I'll eat the shipping on the extra Pump /Motor. I have no use for it without this dredge anyhow. Anyhoo, I have a Kawasaki Motor/Pump combo with similar power and capacity, also 1.5" connections ,which was my back-up unit, that I am including Complete, instead of swapping carbs(they're Identical) and trying to retune both motors. So, I tried to restart it and it runs just as good as ever.I suppose you could rig something up to keep it clean. So t I was trying to figure out how to get this Dredge boxed up and Sure Enough,because I'm a heavy handed oaf, I broke the aircleaner off the carburetter-and damaged the carb.body in the process.You can see this damage to the flange of carb body that now has a piece missing. Good luck to all and Happy Holidays to those who're having them. And Please see my other listings for more great stuff. Anywhoo, this is a sweet rig any golddigger would love to play with.And ,of course this is a No Reserve auction with my usual low starting bid ,so some lucky person is gonna make out like a bandit. As I've said ,its used and has some chips in the pump paint and some sunburn deterioration on one of the hoses-but its still airtight.The motor has been drained and sealed for shipping.I'll try to stuff it all in one box to prevent multi package loss.This was my dream rig when I was younger and still on my first heart(just kidding)but now I can barely see the food on my plate ,let alone go tromping around the remote wilderness prospecting-I'll leave that to the young-uns. Welded aluminum pontoons and heavy sluice construction make this one tough peice of gear. That little pump'll suck a 55 gallon drum empty in under 2 minutes wide open. It has the advantage of occupying little space(16.5 x 22 x 42.25 inches assembled) with very little weight (under 40 pounds -with gas and oil)and still suck just as hard or harder for its size than my bigger dredges do. While the Regular Side Release Buckle Requires Sewing One Side at Least and Adjusts Only One Side at Most. Looking back I do wish I'd given the detector a better chance but lacked the patience.Offered is a i.5 inch backpack type dredge.This used unit is as bullet-proof and durable as any I've ever owned. NO SEWING REQUIRED & DUAL ADJUSTABLE Adjusts Freely and Holds Sturdily with Dual-Slot on Both Side. Not until 2015 did I replace one but really, not till last year did I get into it fully committed. Took me about 3 years to deal with that loss not just the theft but unable to go out and do it/ lost opportunities. In 2013 both of my detectors were stolen. I didn't get back into detecting until 2012. But really, it depends on the location and situation (e.g., if you can get to the prime areas in the location) A couple smaller backpack ones to choose from here, 1.5 and 2 inch: Dredges A cheap 3 inch portable dredge that uses a very small motor: I believe you need at least 35gpm to make a 1 inch dredge work, at least 52 gpm to make a 1 1/2 inch dredge work, 75+gpm for a 2 inch and 160+ for a 3 inch. then okay, detecting is the edge, otherwise it's suction dredging, but not with a 1.5 inch hose unless sniping is all you've got opportunity to do. did find some rings and a watch, but too hit-miss for my tastes, and back then wasn't into gadgets.ĭredging, in my opinion is superior to every method including metal detecting unless you're in a known nugget producing area with the right detector with the right GB set and right settings and know how to use it proficiently as if it were your hand. 1984-1985 = first used detector, I had rented it from a shop, found it too stressful. Very well stated similar experience for me. 1981 things turn around and I got more detecting In 1980 I found detecting was too much hit and miss but dredging was more constant and had found gold constantly and got 4 ounces in 1980 and nil detecting. ![]()
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