Description
The GPX 14 goes on when the ground is salty or the power lines are close: it is the Double-D coil that unlocks the GPX 6000's EMI Cancel and Double-D modes. Those are exactly the places where a coil scrubs wet, abrasive ground, so the plate under it does the work.
At a glance
Genuine Minelab GPX 14 skidplate, part 3011-0429, UPC 811493017488. Minelab's own listing: GPX14 14" Round Skidplate for GPX 6000 Metal Detectors. Sold by History Seekers Metal Detectors, an authorized Minelab dealer; same-brand fitment, Minelab's own description, nothing invented.
Why this part
A skidplate is sacrificial by design: it is the thin shell that the ground wears instead of the coil shell, and Minelab's instruction for all three GPX 6000 plates is the same sentence, replace your worn skidplate to continue to protect your GPX 6000 coil. The GPX 14 is the coil the GPX 6000 runs in its Double-D modes, which Minelab's own manual reserves for high EMI and very conductive, salty soils; that is wet-sand and beach-gully work where the coil is dragged through grit for hours. The plate is also what keeps the DD's two windings protected at the edge where a round coil contacts rock first. Genuine Minelab means it is molded to the 14 in round, snaps on without an edge gap, and comes off cleanly when it is time to inspect the coil face.
Which Minelab machine is this for?
| Machine or coil | Fits? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Minelab GPX 14 14 in (36 cm) round Double-D coil (GPX 6000) | Yes, listed by Minelab | The DD coil in the US GPX 6000 box. |
| GPX 11 coil | No | GPX 11 skidplate 3011-0428. |
| GPX 17 coil | No | GPX 17 skidplate 3011-0430. |
Specs and what they mean in the field
| Spec | Value (Minelab) | What it does for you |
|---|---|---|
| Coil | GPX 14, 14 in (36 cm) round Double-D | The GPX 6000 coil for EMI and salt. |
| Job | Sacrificial wear plate | The ground wears the plate, not the coil shell. |
| Fit | Molded to the GPX 14 exactly | Clean edge fit, no grit pocket. |
| Part | 3011-0429, UPC 811493017488 | Genuine Minelab. |
Fitting it and keeping it working
Salt is the enemy under a plate: after beach or salt-flat work, pull the plate, rinse both faces in fresh water, dry and refit. Replace the plate when any spot has worn through or when the edge no longer snaps tight; a loose plate holds wet grit against the coil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this fit the GPX 11 or GPX 17 coils?
No. Each GPX 6000 coil has its own molded skidplate: the GPX 11 uses 3011-0428 and the GPX 17 uses 3011-0430, both listed separately.
When should a skidplate be replaced?
When it wears through anywhere or the edges no longer grip. A worn plate has done its job; replace it before ground contact reaches the coil shell.
Does a skidplate affect depth?
No meaningful effect. It is a thin non-metallic cover designed by Minelab for this exact coil.
Why does the GPX 14 plate matter more at the beach?
Because the GPX 14 is the coil you run in the GPX 6000's Double-D modes for salty, conductive ground, and wet sand is the most abrasive surface a coil is dragged across.
Is this a genuine Minelab part?
Yes, Minelab part 3011-0429, sold by History Seekers, an authorized Minelab dealer.
Who you are buying from
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