Any divers out there? - Page 4

sv_makai · 01-12-2004, 16:03

We learned to dive while in Bonaire. There are many cruising divers. Most of the boats we have met all dive. The Caribbean has some awesome places and the only way to get to some of the out islands is by boat.

A perfect combonation

Strygaldwir · 10-02-2005, 08:30

Both my wife and I are avid divers. I am a SSI Dive Control Specialist. Sort of a cross between a Dive Master and Instructor. Somewhat in between. Anyway, we love it. Usually take three or four significant trips a year. We will probably only be able to do one trip this year. Just bought a boat and we are preparing it for extended cruising diving.

Keith

sv_makai · 10-02-2005, 10:07

We have found that cruising and diving go together very well. traveling and diving works well. It is also excellent to b e able to dive on you boat for repairs or just bottom cleaning.

Jentine · 10-02-2005, 12:39

Keith, an interesting note: Several years ago my wife and I spent a couple of weeks aboard a friend's boat in Bonaire. I, too, am an SSI Dive Control Specialist. My SSI dive card was refused and I had to show them a lesser ranked PADI card to get air. A strange occurance. Keep other dive certifications handy when you travel.
Jim

Strygaldwir · 16-02-2005, 17:31

Jim;

That is interesting! I was in Bonaire about a year ago, but, I did not have my divecon certification then. I will make sure I keep carrying my older dive cards. Still have my 5 dive card, no one has refused that one... Yet

Cheer,

Keith

Steve Kidson · 07-08-2005, 23:08

I am a PADI certified diver and am about to upgrade to my Advanced Open Water.

Have dived in Australia - Sydney and Whitsunday Islands, Vanuatu and Tahiti. All good, all different.

Steve

sv_makai · 08-08-2005, 22:05

I have the PADI cert and was amazed here in Venezuela and in Bequia, Grenidines that I was not even asked for my cert when renting tanks. Bequia the the dive shop didn't even ask my name just took the cash and said the closed a 5PM.

Venezuela I can understand but I was suprized to right in the middle of tourist country where I woud have thought they would ask everybody.

Oh Well

nolatom · 10-08-2005, 23:29

Yes, started about 6 years ago, PADI Rescue certified, do about 20 dives a year on average. Boatless at present, though I get lots of sailing time in through teaching it in several classes out on Lake Pontchartrain.

Haven't combined sailing and diving yet, but would like to some day...

sv_makai · 11-08-2005, 01:12

Crusing and diving are a great combo, I got almost 25 dives in a month in Bonaire alone. Having your own equipment on board makes it easy to dive in places most people can't get to.

It is also great for emergencies in out of the way places too,

Thermal · 19-08-2005, 00:14

Have ADV Open Water, but it seems the only diving I do now is the "gardening" on the boat - also known as cleaning the bottom.

pegsue · 22-08-2005, 02:44

I'm a certified diver. I loved diving in Hawaii, can't wait to get back to it....

Peggy

RandyAbernethy · 26-08-2005, 16:35

My fiancée and I are planning to go cruising in 2006 (I just quit my job, yikes!). We dive a lot and we're both getting rescue diver certified (PADI) presently.

We're in the process of selecting a boat for our travels. We plan to spend a year or so in the Caribbean and then possibly head around the globe. Would love suggestions for dive friendly world cruisers, compressors or any other advice!

Cheers

Talbot · 26-08-2005, 21:19

The Bauer Junior II is a good choice, but dont know what else you have available in US

RandyAbernethy · 28-08-2005, 00:23

Anyone have any experience with the Max Air 35 or other models?

Strygaldwir · 28-08-2005, 01:12

The bauer shown is the electrical model. I spoke with bauer representives and they said it would almost assuridly not work from an inverter. The said the start up current draw is VERY high and that is the major concern.

I have heard good things about the Max air, the only issue in both the bauer and max is that in their standard form they don't hold up that well to a saltwater environment. Most suggest that you either buy or marinize them. This apparently consist of significant replacement of bolts and assundry stuff with the stainless version, and liberal use of conformal sprays in the appropriate locations. I'll probably try this when I have a place to install it!

The major issue I have with installation is that the smaller compressors seem all to be gasoline. I don't want any gasoline bellow. Therefor, I am stuck with trying to mount the thing outside the boat. I am thinking of having a compartment made in the Bimini/davits that I will have built for the boat.

Yanmar makes a small Diesel 6-8hp engine, but I have never seen one mated to a compressor. I'd hate to buy a compressor a diesel enging and then throw away the gasoline engine.

Any other suggestions?

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01-12-2004, 16:03	#46
sv_makai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Currently, cruise is over and back in Solomons MD, USA Boat: Voyage/Maxim 380 - Makai Posts: 469 Images: 10	Cruisers and divers We learned to dive while in Bonaire. There are many cruising divers. Most of the boats we have met all dive. The Caribbean has some awesome places and the only way to get to some of the out islands is by boat. A perfect combonation __________________ Captain Bil sv Makai KI4TMM Currently: Caribe cruise is over, Solomon's MD, USA http://www.sv-makai.com

10-02-2005, 10:07	#48
sv_makai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Currently, cruise is over and back in Solomons MD, USA Boat: Voyage/Maxim 380 - Makai Posts: 469 Images: 10	Cruising and Diving We have found that cruising and diving go together very well. traveling and diving works well. It is also excellent to b e able to dive on you boat for repairs or just bottom cleaning. __________________ Captain Bil sv Makai KI4TMM Currently: Caribe cruise is over, Solomon's MD, USA http://www.sv-makai.com

10-02-2005, 12:39	#49
Jentine Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Massachusetts Boat: Beneteau 393, "Blackthorn" Posts: 493 Images: 5	Keith, an interesting note: Several years ago my wife and I spent a couple of weeks aboard a friend's boat in Bonaire. I, too, am an SSI Dive Control Specialist. My SSI dive card was refused and I had to show them a lesser ranked PADI card to get air. A strange occurance. Keep other dive certifications handy when you travel. Jim __________________ Jim We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." --Aristotle

07-08-2005, 23:08	#51
Steve Kidson Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Boat: Hartley 32 RORC; Vixen Posts: 192 Images: 10	Diving I am a PADI certified diver and am about to upgrade to my Advanced Open Water. Have dived in Australia - Sydney and Whitsunday Islands, Vanuatu and Tahiti. All good, all different. Steve

10-02-2005, 08:30	#47
Strygaldwir Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Herndon, Virginia Boat: Privilege 37 Posts: 576 Images: 5	Both my wife and I are avid divers. I am a SSI Dive Control Specialist. Sort of a cross between a Dive Master and Instructor. Somewhat in between. Anyway, we love it. Usually take three or four significant trips a year. We will probably only be able to do one trip this year. Just bought a boat and we are preparing it for extended cruising diving. Keith

16-02-2005, 17:31	#50
Strygaldwir Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Herndon, Virginia Boat: Privilege 37 Posts: 576 Images: 5	Jim; That is interesting! I was in Bonaire about a year ago, but, I did not have my divecon certification then. I will make sure I keep carrying my older dive cards. Still have my 5 dive card, no one has refused that one... Yet Cheer, Keith

08-08-2005, 22:05	#52
sv_makai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Currently, cruise is over and back in Solomons MD, USA Boat: Voyage/Maxim 380 - Makai Posts: 469 Images: 10	Cert but... I have the PADI cert and was amazed here in Venezuela and in Bequia, Grenidines that I was not even asked for my cert when renting tanks. Bequia the the dive shop didn't even ask my name just took the cash and said the closed a 5PM. Venezuela I can understand but I was suprized to right in the middle of tourist country where I woud have thought they would ask everybody. Oh Well __________________ Captain Bil sv Makai KI4TMM Currently: Caribe cruise is over, Solomon's MD, USA http://www.sv-makai.com

10-08-2005, 23:29	#53
nolatom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 55	Yes, started about 6 years ago, PADI Rescue certified, do about 20 dives a year on average. Boatless at present, though I get lots of sailing time in through teaching it in several classes out on Lake Pontchartrain. Haven't combined sailing and diving yet, but would like to some day...

11-08-2005, 01:12	#54
sv_makai Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Currently, cruise is over and back in Solomons MD, USA Boat: Voyage/Maxim 380 - Makai Posts: 469 Images: 10	Cruising and diving, what a combo Crusing and diving are a great combo, I got almost 25 dives in a month in Bonaire alone. Having your own equipment on board makes it easy to dive in places most people can't get to. It is also great for emergencies in out of the way places too, __________________ Captain Bil sv Makai KI4TMM Currently: Caribe cruise is over, Solomon's MD, USA http://www.sv-makai.com

19-08-2005, 00:14	#55
Thermal Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Honolulu Boat: S2 11.0C 36' Puka Wai Posts: 133 Images: 1	Have ADV Open Water, but it seems the only diving I do now is the "gardening" on the boat - also known as cleaning the bottom. __________________ In theory, Practice and Theory are the same. In practice, they are not.

22-08-2005, 02:44	#56
pegsue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2	I'm a certified diver. I loved diving in Hawaii, can't wait to get back to it.... Peggy

26-08-2005, 16:35	#57
RandyAbernethy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carib Boat: Saint Francis 50 - Swingin' on a Star Posts: 170	Rescue cert in progress My fiancée and I are planning to go cruising in 2006 (I just quit my job, yikes!). We dive a lot and we're both getting rescue diver certified (PADI) presently. We're in the process of selecting a boat for our travels. We plan to spend a year or so in the Caribbean and then possibly head around the globe. Would love suggestions for dive friendly world cruisers, compressors or any other advice! Cheers __________________ Randy Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe. -- HG Wells

26-08-2005, 21:19	#58
Talbot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stavanger, Norway Boat: Last boat was a Catalac 9m Hi-Jude Posts: 2,026 Images: 23	The Bauer Junior II is a good choice, but dont know what else you have available in US __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss." Robert A Heinlein

28-08-2005, 00:23	#59
RandyAbernethy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carib Boat: Saint Francis 50 - Swingin' on a Star Posts: 170	Anyone have any experience with the Max Air 35 or other models? __________________ Randy Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe. -- HG Wells

28-08-2005, 01:12	#60
Strygaldwir Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Herndon, Virginia Boat: Privilege 37 Posts: 576 Images: 5	The bauer shown is the electrical model. I spoke with bauer representives and they said it would almost assuridly not work from an inverter. The said the start up current draw is VERY high and that is the major concern. I have heard good things about the Max air, the only issue in both the bauer and max is that in their standard form they don't hold up that well to a saltwater environment. Most suggest that you either buy or marinize them. This apparently consist of significant replacement of bolts and assundry stuff with the stainless version, and liberal use of conformal sprays in the appropriate locations. I'll probably try this when I have a place to install it! The major issue I have with installation is that the smaller compressors seem all to be gasoline. I don't want any gasoline bellow. Therefor, I am stuck with trying to mount the thing outside the boat. I am thinking of having a compartment made in the Bimini/davits that I will have built for the boat. Yanmar makes a small Diesel 6-8hp engine, but I have never seen one mated to a compressor. I'd hate to buy a compressor a diesel enging and then throw away the gasoline engine. Any other suggestions?

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