
Guests are encouraged to book early as space is limited. Land excursions are subject to change at any time and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Note that excursion availability is based on cruise tour date, capacity limitations and suitable weather conditions. Cancellations made within three (3) days of travel are 100% non-refundable. Land excursions may be cancelled up to four (4) days prior to travel without a cancellation fee. To add an activity to your stay, please call 1-80 for reservations or visit the Tour Desk at Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge. This 8 inch commercial dredge is ideal for gold and gem recovery.An array of optional tours is available at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge during the summer season. The ability to clean the sluice box and operate continuously greatly enhances both recovery and productivity which provides non stop operation. The concentrates can then be transported to shore and processed through other separation methods. This dredge is also equipped with a secondary dredge system that can vacuum the concentrates from the sluice box while the primary dredge is in operation. The dredge deck is 24 feet in length and provides a spacious platform in front of the engine measuring 8 feet wide by 6 feet long. The engine and pump combined weigh only 500 pounds which is several hundred pounds lighter than other diesel engine and pump combinations. This dredge is so light that it can easily be hauled in the back of a truck. This dredge can be disassembled into small lightweight components for ease of transportation. The last 8 feet is primarily for diamond and gem recovery. The first eight-foot portion of the recovery box is designed to capture all the fine & coarse gold. The sluice box contains our world famous 3-stage sluice recovery design. It is one of the world’s lightest, quietest and most compact industrial diesel powered dredge, period. This engine and pump combination provides extremely low fuel consumption. The Kubota diesel engine drives our reliable P1500 pump that produces 1500 gallons per minute providing ample suction for depths up to 45 feet. Powered by a lightweight 4-cylinder turbo charged 42 horsepower Kubota diesel engine that provides extreme high performance, reliability and economy.
Gold dredge 8 portable#
This our lightest and most portable diesel powered dredge specifically designed for the recovery of both gold and gems. The ability to clean the sluice box and operate continuously greatly enhances both recovery and productivity.

This dredge is also equipped with a secondary dredge system that can vacuum the concentrates from the sluice box while in operation. The suction system is equipped oversized power jet and twin injectors for maximum suction power and to reduce occurrence of rock jams. The engine features a 2 year warranty and operates on approximately 1.5 gallons per hour making it one of the most economical 8 inch dredges on the market. The engine, pump and compressor package weighs under 200 pounds making it the lightest and quietest engine package available today. This dredge provides extraordinary suction power enabling dredging to depths of 40 feet.


Equipped a 263 air compressor providing an ample air supply for two divers.

Featuring a separate deck mounted 10 gallon gas tank.
Gold dredge 8 pro#
Our compact dredge system is powered by a Kohler Command Pro 1000 37 horsepower engine is direct mounted to a P1500 pump. This is the lightest of all our eight inch dredges.
