Description
A Gold Monster 1000 earns its keep in places that are hard on hardware: quad racks, creek crossings, pack straps, a season of being lifted by the armrest. The parts that give up first are never the electronics; they are the battery holder, the cuff, the clamps and the yoke that hold the machine together on the shaft. Minelab sells those as one kit, and this is it.
At a glance
Genuine Minelab GOLD MONSTER 1000 shaft mounting kit, part 3011-0363, UPC 811493016566. Minelab's own listing: Replacement AA battery holder, armrest assembly, mount clamps and coil yoke for your GOLD MONSTER 1000. Sold by History Seekers Metal Detectors, an authorized Minelab dealer; same-brand fitment, Minelab's own description, nothing invented.
Why this part
Minelab lists the kit as the replacement AA battery holder, armrest assembly, mount clamps and coil yoke for the GOLD MONSTER 1000. That is every wearing mount on the machine in one bag, which matters because they fail together: a cracked cuff is usually on a shaft whose clamps have gone loose and whose yoke has been over-tightened for a year. Replacing the set restores the factory fit instead of chasing one rattle at a time. It is also the kit you want on hand if you mount the GOLD MONSTER on a shorter or custom shaft for tight creek work; the clamps and yoke are what make that possible.
Which Minelab machine is this for?
| Machine or coil | Fits? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Minelab GOLD MONSTER 1000 | Yes, listed by Minelab for this machine | The GM 05 and GM 10 coils both mount through this yoke. |
| Minelab GOLD MONSTER 2000 | Not listed | The GOLD MONSTER 2000 runs its own shaft parts; buy the part Minelab lists for that machine. |
Specs and what they mean in the field
| Spec | Value (Minelab) | What it does for you |
|---|---|---|
| What the kit contains | AA battery holder, armrest assembly, shaft mount clamps, coil yoke (Minelab) | Every wearing mount on a GOLD MONSTER 1000, replaced as a set. |
| Shaft | Not included | The shaft itself is a separate Minelab part; this is the hardware that lives on it. |
| Fit | GOLD MONSTER 1000 | Also the hardware for mounting the control box on a shortened or custom shaft. |
| Part | 3011-0363, UPC 811493016566 | Genuine Minelab; the clamp dimensions and yoke spacing match the machine. |
Fitting it and keeping it working
Fit the yoke to the coil first with the coil bolt snug, not strained, then set the armrest where your forearm lands with the machine balanced in the hand; the clamps go on last so the whole assembly can be slid to the balance point. Keep the AA holder contacts clean and dry after a creek session, because a corroded holder reads as a dead battery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Gold Monster does this kit fit?
Minelab lists it for the GOLD MONSTER 1000: the AA battery holder, armrest assembly, mount clamps and coil yoke. It is not listed for the GOLD MONSTER 2000, which has its own shaft and mounting parts.
Does it include the shaft or the control box mount?
No. It is the hardware that mounts to the shaft: battery holder, armrest, clamps and coil yoke. The shaft assembly is a separate Minelab part.
Can I use it to put the Gold Monster 1000 on a shorter shaft?
That is one of its best uses. The clamps and yoke are the parts that locate the control box and coil on any compatible shaft, so a creek-length setup uses this kit plus the shaft of your choice.
Do both Gold Monster 1000 coils fit the yoke?
Yes. The GM 05 and GM 10 coils that Minelab makes for the GOLD MONSTER 1000 mount through this yoke with the standard coil bolt.
Is this a genuine Minelab part?
Yes, Minelab part 3011-0363, sold by History Seekers, an authorized Minelab dealer.
Who you are buying from
History Seekers is a small American business and a working detecting channel: over 1.1 million people follow our hunts on Facebook and YouTube. We run the Minelab machines these parts fit, and the person who answers your call has replaced this part on one. Every purchase keeps everyday Americans working.
History Seekers Metal Detectors is an authorized Minelab dealer; every part we sell is genuine Minelab. Call 256-284-2247 if you are not sure which part your machine takes; we will check the part number against your model before you order. Because at History Seekers, the story is more important than the artifact.
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