Hi Burt, I took the diving course in college and never got certified because weather postponed so many diving trips, I gave up. You need certification here to get a tank filled, so I bought a Hookha for about $650, years ago. No worries about running out of air, so you can clean your hull very thoroughly, and the neighbors too, or the whole marina. I chose the 12VDC model, so I can use it when on a mooring, away from marina gunk in the water, but you can get 120VAC, or even gas power. The gas powered model would be better for reef diving, but the 12VDC works best for me.
Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md ----- Original Message ----- From: "Burt Stratton via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: "Dave Godwin" <dave.god...@me.com>, cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 7:17:31 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Diving your own boat Good stuff in response to my questions. I think I will continue on to get dive certified just because it sounds like fun. I have some experience diving but never got certified. I know people who are but over time I’m sure that little complication will become more of a hassle than I want to deal with. I did look at the hookah and cockpit snorkel compressor systems and decided that it would be just simpler all around (and not much more costly) to get a tank and regulator and a way to put air in it cheaply whenever I need it. My guess is that for my purposes I can probably get away with two fills a year unless I want a lot of free lobster or get a spear gun for Christmas. I have cleaned my hull free diving but getting too old for that. Great workout but can’t do the zinc or anything else that needs more than 90 seconds. Maybe I’ll offer to do some of my mooring neighbors’ boats and re-coup a few bucks from my diving toys. Regarding bottom paint. I do use ablative paint (Micron CSC). It works well in Narragansett Bay and I like that it gets thinner as I clean it. At the mooring I’m pretty much all set with the best practice Nazis. Burt From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dave Godwin via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 9:33 AM To: Dennis C.; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Diving your own boat Put a checkmark for me in the column of 50’ hose with regulator and a tank sitting on the dock. Works well without all the hassle of a BCD. Although I can’t really “stand” on the bottom cleaning the bottom is not a terribly strenuous activity. Saves much money from having a diver clean the bottom, especially if you race… Best, Dave Godwin 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin Reedville - Chesapeake Bay Ronin’s Overdue Refit On Dec 22, 2014, at 10:03 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: I also clean Touché's bottom myself. I have a 50 hose and a Conshelf XIV regulator I bought off eBay. The hose is from browniesmarinegroup.com . They also sell compressors but they're a wee bit pricey. I just leave the tank on the pier and dive. I have a 5/3 wetsuit and weight belt. Helps to have a shallow slip so I can stand on the bottom and press up. You might cruise eBay for a used dive or tank filling compressor. You don't need to be certified to fill your own tanks. Dennis C. Touché 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA Sent from my iPhone On Dec 22, 2014, at 6:25 PM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: <blockquote> Happy holidays to all! Jack, how do you clean your hull? Do you do it yourself or hire it out. I am considering getting dive certified so I can get a set of tanks and air. Even with all the gear (weights, wet suit, etc.) I think it would be a lot less expensive in the long run and as a bonus, I would be certified to dive. Up here in the northeast I don’t think I would need to do it as often as you unless I start racing. It would also be nice to change my prop shaft zincs once during the season and deal with other various issues that might require me to work on the exterior of the hull below the water line. Burt On the hard in Massachusetts From: CnC-List [ mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com ] On Behalf Of Danny Haughey via CnC-List Sent: Monday, December 22, 2014 8:10 AM To: jackbren...@bellsouth.net ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List wishing you the best of Solstice Hello all another milestone past with the days now getting longer! All the best to all you guys and happy holidays (whichever you may be celebrating) Danny Boatless Massachusetts ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Jack Brennan via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > To: < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List wishing you the best of Solstice Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 19:02:03 -0500 Approximately 1,100 days TO haulout. (Every five years, with monthly hull cleanings in between.) Jack Brennan Former C&C 25 Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30 Tierra Verde, Fl. From: Paul Fountain via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2014 6:49 PM To: Rick Taillieu ; mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List wishing you the best of Solstice Sorry Rick 116 days 16 hours til Perception is launched ... Count down started at haul out Paul. :) On Dec 21, 2014, at 5:52 PM, Rick Taillieu via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: <blockquote> Same to you Russ. Only 145 (ish) days until launch. I know, somebody had to start the countdown. Rick Taillieu Nemesis '75 C&C 25 #371 Shearwater Yacht Club Halifax, NS. From: CnC-List [ mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com ] On Behalf Of Russ & Melody via CnC-List Sent: December-21-14 15:36 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List wishing you the best of Solstice To all Listers & Lurkers, Melody & I wish you the best of today, tonight and all through the winter. Many will know it is the Winter Solstice, occurring in North America between ~ 3 - 6 PM local time. A time of the longest night and to make this year special we also have a New Moon so expect it to be the darkest night as well. We will celebrate with our usual fire in the backyard firepit... and maybe some hot rums. :) Wish you could be here, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 Nanaimo No virus found in this message. 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