Shipping Crates/Cases

Mossyback · 13th February 2008, 20:43

This is an interesting thread. As I'm flying to the Bahamas with my IDA-71 in less than a month, I'm trying to find the safest way to get it there and back.

I was skeptical re: the fish tote but Dave's convinced me. The clincher was the fact that you can test for leaks right in the tote itself rather than hanging over the side of the dive boat.

I just called Wilcox Marine and the person I talked to was most helpful. They currently don't have lids so he suggested I call Ropak since I'm in Canada. I tracked down a Ropak office in Oakville Ontario and called them. They'll get back to me with a distributor where hopefully I can buy one.

I'll post back here when I get a reply in case there are some other "Canucks" that would like a source.

Hank

**Dave Sutton** · 14th February 2008, 01:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mossyback)

This is an interesting thread. As I'm flying to the Bahamas with my IDA-71 in less than a month, I'm trying to find the safest way to get it there and back.

I was skeptical re: the fish tote but Dave's convinced me. The clincher was the fact that you can test for leaks right in the tote itself rather than hanging over the side of the dive boat.

I just called Wilcox Marine and the person I talked to was most helpful. They currently don't have lids so he suggested I call Ropak since I'm in Canada.

Hank,

The IDA-71 fits the box perfectly. You'll love it. To wash it, just drop the rig in the box and toss in a garden hose and go drink a beer. Heck, drink three. You're rig will be clean when you are done. An IDA-71 fits so well there's not even any side to side wiggle.

There's another place here that sells the boxes and tops, and I know that they have 100 of tops in the yard. They buy these boxes and tops by the 18-wheeler load from Canada (no kidding). Call them. I buy all of my line, chain, bouys, shackles, and other equipment here: I know they have boxes and lids. Buy a few, to make it worth their while, and to save shipping. They can nest a few together, tie-wrap the lids to the bundle, and UPS them. They have the good knives too....

Call these folks:

Industrial Marine Marketing
28 Blanchard Place, Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 782-4412

The boxes were about US$14.00 each when I last bought them. The tops were almost as expensive. I buy them 10 at a time and get a local-boat industrial discount, but no matter what they are still cheap.

When you travel, put (2) tie-wraps on each handle (locking part up so they don't hurt your hands), and then put a handful of tie-wraps and a note to security in an envelope on top of your rig. Ask in the note that if they cut the tie wraps off to inspect, to please use the spare tie-wraps to resecure the box. The lid will NEVER come off by itself, even if the box with it's 150 pounds of fish or dive gear rolls over (it's held on by 8 snap-fittings), but the tie-wraps keep honest people honest. You CAN drill holes in the handles and tops to put on padlocks, but I never have bothered.

BTW: The approved method of snapping down the 8 locks is to jump on the box and stomp the lid down with your feet. Try it. And, Uhh..... make sure you have some way to remove the tie-wraps? I flew out on a trip, tie-wrapped my rig and knives (naturally) in the box, got to the dive site, and guess what? Let's just say that it takes a long time with a set of nail clippers to get past 4 heavy duty tie-wraps. "Special Vocabulary Used".

Dave

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**fireman** · 14th February 2008, 01:25

Hmmm there seems to be a pattern emerging...Explorer, go for the diving, and return for the totes.

**Dave Sutton** · 14th February 2008, 01:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by fireman)

Hmmm there seems to be a pattern emerging...Explorer, go for the diving, and return for the totes.

And the Chow. And the Beer. And the Cook. No, wait... she's all mine.
Well, Totes and Steak and Beer for you anyhow. Cold Red-Stripe on ice. Mmmm.....

It's all good, especially at anchor out at Block Island after a good day of diving.

Dave

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diverklondike · 14th February 2008, 01:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

And the Chow. And the Beer. And the Cook. No, wait... she's all mine.
Well, Totes and Steak and Beer for you anyhow.

It's all good, especially at anchor out at Block Island after a good day of diving.

Dave

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I can vouch for that!

**Dave Sutton** · 14th February 2008, 01:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

I can vouch for that!

Yup. Remember this? Waxing your zipper out at Block Island, with Red Stripe Beer, Steak, and Cook, just as advertised! You even got a tote....

The other photos show fish-totes in action with Pete Rotheroe standing guard over one, and another "overflowing with gear" behind me. On the boat they work great as you can just toss yer crap at 'em between dives and it keeps the decks clear. Clean Decks = Happy Captain.

Yeah, its off-topic, but looking at photos makes up for the miserable weather here and gives hope that winter will soon be over and that warm winds and good friends aboard will again prevail.

Dave

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Mossyback · 14th February 2008, 20:47

Hi Dave,

Called Industrial Marine this afternoon and ordered five totes with lids. - Cost - $25.00 each. They're shipping them out tomorrow.

Thanks for the advice re: customs and security. I have no problem with them checking the contents, I just don't want my "71" bouncing on the Tarmac as the baggage handlers go at it!

I've talked to the people in the Bahamas and they're looking forward to seeing the "Russian Rig". As I've converted both the diluent and O2 tanks over to a Worthington and a Faber with Thermo valves, they've offered their O2 and air whips to fill them.

I'll make sure I put a knife in my other dive bag so that I can cut the cable wraps.

Hank

Gobfish1 · 14th February 2008, 22:06

Dave

whats that YBOD doing on ye boat ,,

**Dave Sutton** · 15th February 2008, 01:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gobfish1)

Dave

whats that YBOD doing on ye boat ,,

That photo was on the U-853/Bass/Doria trip last year. A Gent from Germany brought it. For the (2) trips we made back-to-back we had (2) CK, (1) YBOD, (2) highly customized BOD's (no longer yellow), (1) TR-300, and (1) rEvo. We're very tolerant on EXPLORER and we don't ask and don't tell who brings what rigs (or what they do with them in the privacy of their cabin)...

Dave

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**Art Greenberg** · 15th February 2008, 15:46

Dave, thanks for the pointer ... I've ordered a few as well.

And I guess we're gonna have to visit you on EXPLORER this summer!

--
Art

13th February 2008, 20:43	#31 (permalink)
Mossyback Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases This is an interesting thread. As I'm flying to the Bahamas with my IDA-71 in less than a month, I'm trying to find the safest way to get it there and back. I was skeptical re: the fish tote but Dave's convinced me. The clincher was the fact that you can test for leaks right in the tote itself rather than hanging over the side of the dive boat. I just called Wilcox Marine and the person I talked to was most helpful. They currently don't have lids so he suggested I call Ropak since I'm in Canada. I tracked down a Ropak office in Oakville Ontario and called them. They'll get back to me with a distributor where hopefully I can buy one. I'll post back here when I get a reply in case there are some other "Canucks" that would like a source. Hank __________________ "Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are."
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14th February 2008, 01:19	#32 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,978	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Quote: (Originally Posted by Mossyback) This is an interesting thread. As I'm flying to the Bahamas with my IDA-71 in less than a month, I'm trying to find the safest way to get it there and back. I was skeptical re: the fish tote but Dave's convinced me. The clincher was the fact that you can test for leaks right in the tote itself rather than hanging over the side of the dive boat. I just called Wilcox Marine and the person I talked to was most helpful. They currently don't have lids so he suggested I call Ropak since I'm in Canada. Hank, The IDA-71 fits the box perfectly. You'll love it. To wash it, just drop the rig in the box and toss in a garden hose and go drink a beer. Heck, drink three. You're rig will be clean when you are done. An IDA-71 fits so well there's not even any side to side wiggle. There's another place here that sells the boxes and tops, and I know that they have 100 of tops in the yard. They buy these boxes and tops by the 18-wheeler load from Canada (no kidding). Call them. I buy all of my line, chain, bouys, shackles, and other equipment here: I know they have boxes and lids. Buy a few, to make it worth their while, and to save shipping. They can nest a few together, tie-wrap the lids to the bundle, and UPS them. They have the good knives too.... Call these folks: Industrial Marine Marketing 28 Blanchard Place, Wakefield, RI 02879 (401) 782-4412 The boxes were about US$14.00 each when I last bought them. The tops were almost as expensive. I buy them 10 at a time and get a local-boat industrial discount, but no matter what they are still cheap. When you travel, put (2) tie-wraps on each handle (locking part up so they don't hurt your hands), and then put a handful of tie-wraps and a note to security in an envelope on top of your rig. Ask in the note that if they cut the tie wraps off to inspect, to please use the spare tie-wraps to resecure the box. The lid will NEVER come off by itself, even if the box with it's 150 pounds of fish or dive gear rolls over (it's held on by 8 snap-fittings), but the tie-wraps keep honest people honest. You CAN drill holes in the handles and tops to put on padlocks, but I never have bothered. BTW: The approved method of snapping down the 8 locks is to jump on the box and stomp the lid down with your feet. Try it. And, Uhh..... make sure you have some way to remove the tie-wraps? I flew out on a trip, tie-wrapped my rig and knives (naturally) in the box, got to the dive site, and guess what? Let's just say that it takes a long time with a set of nail clippers to get past 4 heavy duty tie-wraps. "Special Vocabulary Used". Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com And the colors of the sea blind your eyes with trembling mermaids, For the sparkling waves are calling you to kiss their white-laced lips. And you see a girls brown body dancing through the turquoise, And her footprints make you follow where the sky loves the sea. And when your fingers find her, she drowns you in her body, Carving deep blue ripples in the tissues of your mind...... Last edited by Dave Sutton : 14th February 2008 at 01:36.
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14th February 2008, 01:25	#33 (permalink)
fireman rEvo combat swimmer Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 563	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Hmmm there seems to be a pattern emerging...Explorer, go for the diving, and return for the totes. __________________ Heres to you Capt. Bill Never Forget, and stay safe everyone.
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14th February 2008, 01:32	#34 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,978	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Quote: (Originally Posted by fireman) Hmmm there seems to be a pattern emerging...Explorer, go for the diving, and return for the totes. And the Chow. And the Beer. And the Cook. No, wait... she's all mine. Well, Totes and Steak and Beer for you anyhow. Cold Red-Stripe on ice. Mmmm..... It's all good, especially at anchor out at Block Island after a good day of diving. Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com And the colors of the sea blind your eyes with trembling mermaids, For the sparkling waves are calling you to kiss their white-laced lips. And you see a girls brown body dancing through the turquoise, And her footprints make you follow where the sky loves the sea. And when your fingers find her, she drowns you in her body, Carving deep blue ripples in the tissues of your mind...... Last edited by Dave Sutton : 14th February 2008 at 01:38.
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14th February 2008, 01:37	#35 (permalink)
diverklondike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,787	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) And the Chow. And the Beer. And the Cook. No, wait... she's all mine. Well, Totes and Steak and Beer for you anyhow. It's all good, especially at anchor out at Block Island after a good day of diving. Dave . I can vouch for that!
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14th February 2008, 20:47	#37 (permalink)
Mossyback Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Ontario, Canada Posts: 109	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Hi Dave, Called Industrial Marine this afternoon and ordered five totes with lids. - Cost - $25.00 each. They're shipping them out tomorrow. Thanks for the advice re: customs and security. I have no problem with them checking the contents, I just don't want my "71" bouncing on the Tarmac as the baggage handlers go at it! I've talked to the people in the Bahamas and they're looking forward to seeing the "Russian Rig". As I've converted both the diluent and O2 tanks over to a Worthington and a Faber with Thermo valves, they've offered their O2 and air whips to fill them. I'll make sure I put a knife in my other dive bag so that I can cut the cable wraps. Hank __________________ "Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are."
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15th February 2008, 01:17	#39 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,978	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Quote: (Originally Posted by Gobfish1) Dave whats that YBOD doing on ye boat ,, That photo was on the U-853/Bass/Doria trip last year. A Gent from Germany brought it. For the (2) trips we made back-to-back we had (2) CK, (1) YBOD, (2) highly customized BOD's (no longer yellow), (1) TR-300, and (1) rEvo. We're very tolerant on EXPLORER and we don't ask and don't tell who brings what rigs (or what they do with them in the privacy of their cabin)... Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com And the colors of the sea blind your eyes with trembling mermaids, For the sparkling waves are calling you to kiss their white-laced lips. And you see a girls brown body dancing through the turquoise, And her footprints make you follow where the sky loves the sea. And when your fingers find her, she drowns you in her body, Carving deep blue ripples in the tissues of your mind......
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15th February 2008, 15:46	#40 (permalink)
Art Greenberg Classic KISS #323 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 59	Re: Shipping Crates/Cases Dave, thanks for the pointer ... I've ordered a few as well. And I guess we're gonna have to visit you on EXPLORER this summer! -- Art
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