markpierce
Master and Commander
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- Carquinez Coot
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- penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
How about something like this for boarding;
adjustable height, steps self adjust'
set lower platform below water surface for diver
access
Boarding ladder / for yachts / for boats / lateral - NV BOARDING LADDER - NV | SuperYacht Accessories
Ted
If I was planning to dive regularly, I'd look for:
1. A swimstep with a ladder
2. A cockpit
3. A transom gate.
We also want to get a compressor so we can limit the number of tanks but that still doesn't fix the ability of 2 40+ yr olds trying the haul in tanks after a long dive
We are currently looking for our first trawler. We went and looked at a couple but while talking to the broker, we realized the ones we were looking at would be almost impossible to get tanks and gear back on the boat.
So the question is, if y'all dive, how do you deal with this issue
Most regulators designed for scuba tanks won't work with a low pressure air supply.
David
We just love to dive and want to get other divers opinions that dive off trawlers. We are in the market for our first trawler and before we decide on which one we want, we are trying be as informed as possible....I am not sure I understand your question. My admiral and I are quite experienced divers and if you have a swim step and a ladder I don't see why you should not be able to get the gear back??? Except if you are tech diver with 5 different tanks and even in that case one should be able to get onboard and grab the tanks to move them back onboard. Going back onboard an inflatable without a ladder is far more difficult than going back onboard a trawler with swim platform but never got any issue doing it
That would be awesome but not sure I'd want it hanging off the side all the time. We are going to be full time livaboards. If it were a dedicated dive boat, I think it would be niceHow about something like this for boarding;
adjustable height, steps self adjust'
set lower platform below water surface for diver
access
Boarding ladder / for yachts / for boats / lateral - NV BOARDING LADDER - NV | SuperYacht Accessories
Ted
I said 40+ to be kind to my wife. But yes we just want suggestions from divers on our trawler purchase. Trying to get as informed as possible for those of y'all with experience. This is our first live aboard trawlerHi I have two things to add and I'm not being disrespectful:
1) If you are 40 and are complaining about climbing up a dive ladder to the deck with a single tank on your back, then you need to consider hitting the gym really hard. Double tanks... everyone hates those, but not singles. Unless you have some medical issues. Also, buy your wife a couple of 50's (even I like the small bottles when diving shallow waters).
2) A dedicated dive boat is quite specialized. Most recreational bolt-on swim platforms can't handle heavy duty dive operations. For casual diving like most of us however, any trawler is fine so just have a really heavy duty dive ladder constructed from stainless.
Does this extend the over all length when paying for slips of do you just pay for the boat. I really like this option. And it would make more boats avalible for our pickingThe previous owner installed this custom swim grid and used to dive from our boat. It is about 6' deep from the stern, full width, and very stoutly built. You can see the ladder (when lowered) is long enough that you can hit the lower rung easily.
I have not dived from it much, though the few times I have it was very easy with fins, weight belt, and equipment on. The side posts are extremely strong and can be pulled on to steady yourself with no concerns when climbing the ladder.
And the fish cleaning table is a nice touch!
Divings doable off a trawler. I used to dive off mine.
But consider getting a hookah rig. I find that easier in the long run.
I bought our boat just for this reason. A good swim ladder and a crane to hoist heavey stuff (dingy etc). I also use the crane to lift heavy stuff to the upper deck & lower. Rear boarding gate. Rig something to your dive gear so you can do a quick clip - this way, if your gear goes overboard, it's tethered to the boat. Then take your gear off and hoist away.We also want to get a compressor so we can limit the number of tanks but that still doesn't fix the ability of 2 40+ yr olds trying the haul in tanks after a long dive
Does this extend the over all length when paying for slips of do you just pay for the boat. I really like this option. And it would make more boats avalible for our picking
Love that idea for have the ability to fold it. May even be good to fold it up while under way as well.Depends on the marina, but the majority around here you have to pay for overall length including pulpit, swimgrids etc.
A previous poster showed a swim grid that swings up. I was thinking about changing ours to do so, but only so many hours in the day and so many boat-jobs to do.......
= Defever 49 or 50.
If I was planning to dive regularly, I'd look for:
1. A swimstep with a ladder
2. A cockpit
3. A transom gate.
We aren't sure of our budget either. Other than the best used trawler for us and as cheap was we can. Lol. I've seen defevers In pictures but never in person.The Defever nails it (one of my favorites) and there are many other good comments given. But it really is a fairly subjective conversation without knowing your budget or other parameters. My Mainship is a great dive platform, but the master is forward.
The previous owner installed this custom swim grid and used to dive from our boat. It is about 6' deep from the stern, full width, and very stoutly built. You can see the ladder (when lowered) is long enough that you can hit the lower rung easily.
I have not dived from it much, though the few times I have it was very easy with fins, weight belt, and equipment on. The side posts are extremely strong and can be pulled on to steady yourself with no concerns when climbing the ladder.
And the fish cleaning table is a nice touch!
I have been PADI and NAUI carded years ago, got bent once.
Now I just want to dive the boat and maybe some local stuff. 35" deep, 100a from the boat.
Any thoughts?