Dive Compressor on a Cruising Boat

[Zanshin]

I put a Bauer Junior II dive compressor aboard my new Zanshin and am very happy that I did, it has turned out to be a worthwhile addition which has increased the value of my time aboard immensely. I didn't learn to scuba dive until recently in the BVI and wish I'd done so sooner.

The dive compressor lets me fill my 2 tanks quickly (20 minutes from empty to 3200PSI) and now I'm independant of dive shops!

I also ended up getting an underwater housing for my camera and, in the past two weeks, have seen things (and brought back pictures) as I never was able to before.
For those interested, click on the thumbnail to get to my site's calendar, and each date with a thumbail of an underwater image contains the pictures for that site and that day.

[Ritchard]

I think a compressor is a great idea, and definitely a part of my future cruising plans.

Yours is gasoline?

[In Training]

Zanchin:

Where exactly did you put the compressor on the boat and how much space did it take up?

We are anxiously planning all of this for 2 years from now.

thank you.

[teneicm]

We're also thinking about one onboard. Inquiring minds need to know which model did you choose and why? What was the total cost? Who installed? What considerations did you make on the install location?

Enjoy the diving!!

[Ram]

I have the Bauer and its great! weighs less than 100 pounds about 3 feet long x 14 in wide

[deckofficer]

What is its starting wattage draw?

[downunder]

Woud also be interested in size of your genset etc, re handling starting loads if electric.

[Ram]

Mine is 5-6 hp Honda gas engine

[siroismi]

Zanchin

I do too have a JuniorII that I plan on installing this year on our boat. We are preparing for retirement in 18 months.

I have two questions:

How in your instalation did you manage to deal with the drainage or purge product from the filter/dehumidifier from your compressor?

Finaly, I guess you dive mostly from your dinghy. If you dive as a couple/ buddy do you use mostly dive buoys and if so, how do you manage to leave your dinghy unattended while UW? Do you lock it to the buoys or simply take a chance leaving it unattended? What's the way to do it?

Thanks for info,

Michel