Yes: A smaller (25 gallons?) metal can with the bottom cut off works great. Also, I cut several feet of hose and force that on the top as you can lay directly on it. Fasten it with some metal wire and you are good to go.

Of yeah- lastly fasten a strong piece of rope with plenty of slack (5 ft total) to each side- or to the handles. This helps immensly to pull the can out of the suction sand.

Good Luck.