Andrea Doria Trip

**Dave Sutton** · 2nd May 2008, 23:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by brandonmc)

FALSE

sorry to interrupt the beer discussion. as you were.

Show photos... !!

(and never forget to turn your solenoid on... my spies are everywhere)

Have fun, remember that's what it's all about. Competition in diving kills.... so let's break the chain. There's no piece of china worth a life.

Dave

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seaturtle · 3rd May 2008, 13:25

Jiseson, you recommend sea turtle, can you explain a bit more about the logistic set up?

Cheers
AnneMarie[/quote]

I will keep this brief on the internet. If you want more specifics about logistics feel free to contact me through a PM or phone call 631-335-6323.
As for our Doria trips; Basically, we schedule a two day weather window and try to dive on the better day. We leave the dock in Montauk the night before (10pm) Average run is around 7hrs. we arrive around sunrise. In the "perfect world" two dives are planned, but expect one good one. We return that night and should reach the dock before midnight. Cost is $900 per diver (meals and 'lime included).
We offer this type of trip mainly because we can and it's something different that appeals to some divers. With our home port of Montauk we have one of the shortest runs to the wreck and can be flexible with dates. However, the Sea Turtle is a full time dive boat and dates are limited at this point, but still available. If you're looking for more days of diving out on the wreck I would recommend any of the other boats that have been mentioned.

We do offer overnighters to the Norness, Spikefish and Coimbra

. Good luck with whoever you choose and be safe!

Peace, Capt. Chuck Wade

brandonmc · 3rd May 2008, 15:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Show photos... !!

(and never forget to turn your solenoid on... my spies are everywhere)

Have fun, remember that's what it's all about. Competition in diving kills.... so let's break the chain. There's no piece of china worth a life.

Dave

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I *think* I know what you are referring to but once again you are inaccurate. But hey I'll give you credit for being consistent. You might want to pay your spies better...

**Dave Sutton** · 4th May 2008, 01:18

[ Sea Turtle is a full time dive boat and dates are limited at this point, but still available. If you're looking for more days of diving out on the wreck I would recommend any of the other boats that have been mentioned. [/quote]

Just to be clear: Chuck runs a good boat and is a good-neighbor. We're both members of the EDBA (Eastern Dive Boat Association) and he would be the boat that I personally would go on myself for a hit and run "fast day". As for the other boats... well, I'm not a cattle-car type so I don't recommend cattle-car boats. 6 divers are plenty enough for us each to give great service to. Both Chuck and I specialize in taking care of small groups. His boat is faster, mine is a better long range seakeeper for multiple day trips. Each is a good platform. Let the rest of the boats deal with crowds!

Chuck, we'll be on the U-Boat and Bass next week, and we'll leave moorings if you've not beaten us to them. See you on the ocean. Swim over and we'll have a Gam like usual.

Best,

Dave

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AM · 16th May 2008, 04:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Good question, as I would expect from someone of your experience level.

As someone who has about $100K invested in safety and survival gear to make our offshore trips safe, I'd also be interested in knowing what the other boats have for logistics.

Never mind the 'convenience items": A provided RIX oil-free compressor, Haskel Booster, (2) He/02 analizers, comprehensive rebreather spare parts and tool inventory, extra loaner drysuits, stages, and other goodies. Heck we even carry a loaner REBREATHER just in case (KISS).

I'd be very interested in knowing what boats have the following safety gear:

HF/SSB Radio (Global HF Radio)
Satphone (and a phone call home daily for the passengers)
HF Faxcimile weather forcast system
COPASS-SARSAT EPIRB (for the boat)
COPASS-SARSAT EPIRB (for the raft)
SOLAS equipped life raft
Ditch Bag for sea-survival of 12 people for 72 hours including VHF radio, GPS, Reverse Osmosis watermaker, first aid gear, rations, water, etc.
Advanced first aid kit incuding all basic antibiotics, suturing materials, and intubation equipment plus the knowlage to use it.
Contract with a Medical Provider to provide real-time medical advice via Satphone, coordinated with the contents of the medical kit.
Defibrulator for cardiac arrest management
Emergency positive pressure 02 system / ambu bag / etc.
Additional free-flow 02 capability sufficient to keep 4 divers on 02 for 24 hours for evacuation by sea from wreck site.
Towed RIB chase boat for retrieval of wayward divers.
RIB boat's survival gear: VHF radio, GPS, and EPIRB (think about it, you want to be 100 miles offshore in a 12 foot RIB without survival gear?)
Umbilical drop 02 system fed by 2 J Bottles hung on the deco station
Drop bottles of mix placed at the anchor and also at the 130 foot deco station

Etc...

Just curious.

Not to mention Red Stripe Beer, an icemaker to keep it cold, and most of a cow which we eat marinated and grilled.....

Dave

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Couldn't update earlier as bandwidth on the satphone is fairly limited.

Well, what the hell, I decided not to wait til August to go Stateside as British weather sucks big time!

I can now confirm that Dave's boat is everything he says and more....more to follow on that later.

Dave's mooring system and surface supplied gas ROCKS!!!!

Been having some fantastic dives here, check out the conditions in the pic!

I had the full wreck to myself today and yesterday. Life just does not get any better than this!!! Hoping to repeat again tomorrow if weather allows.

Regards

AnneMarie

**kybrt** · 16th May 2008, 05:26

what , no china?

sorry dave couldnt resist..........

Hanssing · 20th May 2008, 13:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by am)

I can now confirm that Dave's boat is everything he says and more....more to follow on that later.

Dave's mooring system and surface supplied gas ROCKS!!!!

Looks like you diving Dave's rEvo there?

If so how did you find his modifications for offboard dil etc?

Nicolai

AM · 20th May 2008, 15:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by Hanssing)

Looks like you diving Dave's rEvo there?

If so how did you find his modifications for offboard dil etc?

Nicolai

Hi Nicolai

I found the offboard gas connection system extremely modular. From a redundancy point of view, it facilitates an immense number of configuration possibilities for onboard and offboard gas management. I would go as far as to say it is probably the best rebreather gas connection configuration I have seen.

If you are considering this route, I would not hesitate to recommend it. You won't find a better system. Before trying this, I had already mapped out the onboard/offboard gas connection configuration setup I wanted for the rebreather I am about to assemble, however, having now used Dave's multi-functional, multi-option system, I will in all likelihood, order one from Dave for when my assembly is complete.

I have some pics of the gas connection system but I'm currently now in New York and most of my batteries are dead so when I return, I will send the pics before I go to Thailand.

Regards

AnneMarie

**Dave Sutton** · 20th May 2008, 15:50

Thanks for the kind words.

AnneMarie is just packing to leave our fair shores and will no doubt be providing a nice narrative of our various attractions and activities, gas management systems included. And she's now a genuinely certified rEvo diver as well, so welcome her to our family! Nobody could have done a better job of becoming a valued member of EXPLORER's dive team. Methinks we'll see her here again.

Dave

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Hanssing · 20th May 2008, 18:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by am)

If you are considering this route, I would not hesitate to recommend it. You won't find a better system. Before trying this, I had already mapped out the onboard/offboard gas connection configuration setup I wanted for the rebreather I am about to assemble, however, having now used Dave's multi-functional, multi-option system, I will in all likelihood, order one from Dave for when my assembly is complete.

Considering it would probably be the understatement of the year :-)

I have before I ever dived a CCR been admiring this setup, and I have pestered Dave by email like you wouldn't believe

I just wanted to hear from someone else than myself and Dave that this system rocks - I allready have some parts ready, and have been through lots of the McMaster-site for the rest......

Nicolai

2nd May 2008, 23:04	#31 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Living on Animal Farm Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,511	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by brandonmc) FALSE sorry to interrupt the beer discussion. as you were. Show photos... !! (and never forget to turn your solenoid on... my spies are everywhere) Have fun, remember that's what it's all about. Competition in diving kills.... so let's break the chain. There's no piece of china worth a life. Dave . __________________ . "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" Professional Small Boy: Never Successfully Cubicled. Last edited by Dave Sutton : 3rd May 2008 at 01:14.
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3rd May 2008, 13:25	#32 (permalink)
seaturtle RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montauk,NY USA Posts: 34	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Jiseson, you recommend sea turtle, can you explain a bit more about the logistic set up? Cheers AnneMarie[/quote] I will keep this brief on the internet. If you want more specifics about logistics feel free to contact me through a PM or phone call 631-335-6323. As for our Doria trips; Basically, we schedule a two day weather window and try to dive on the better day. We leave the dock in Montauk the night before (10pm) Average run is around 7hrs. we arrive around sunrise. In the "perfect world" two dives are planned, but expect one good one. We return that night and should reach the dock before midnight. Cost is $900 per diver (meals and 'lime included). We offer this type of trip mainly because we can and it's something different that appeals to some divers. With our home port of Montauk we have one of the shortest runs to the wreck and can be flexible with dates. However, the Sea Turtle is a full time dive boat and dates are limited at this point, but still available. If you're looking for more days of diving out on the wreck I would recommend any of the other boats that have been mentioned. We do offer overnighters to the Norness, Spikefish and Coimbra. Good luck with whoever you choose and be safe! Peace, Capt. Chuck Wade __________________ *Diving off the deep end on a regular basis* *www.seaturtlecharters.com*
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3rd May 2008, 15:48	#33 (permalink)
brandonmc New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 76	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Show photos... !! (and never forget to turn your solenoid on... my spies are everywhere) Have fun, remember that's what it's all about. Competition in diving kills.... so let's break the chain. There's no piece of china worth a life. Dave . I think I know what you are referring to but once again you are inaccurate. But hey I'll give you credit for being consistent. You might want to pay your spies better... __________________ http://mcjangles.blogspot.com/
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4th May 2008, 01:18	#34 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Living on Animal Farm Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,511	Re: Andrea Doria Trip [ Sea Turtle is a full time dive boat and dates are limited at this point, but still available. If you're looking for more days of diving out on the wreck I would recommend any of the other boats that have been mentioned. [/quote] Just to be clear: Chuck runs a good boat and is a good-neighbor. We're both members of the EDBA (Eastern Dive Boat Association) and he would be the boat that I personally would go on myself for a hit and run "fast day". As for the other boats... well, I'm not a cattle-car type so I don't recommend cattle-car boats. 6 divers are plenty enough for us each to give great service to. Both Chuck and I specialize in taking care of small groups. His boat is faster, mine is a better long range seakeeper for multiple day trips. Each is a good platform. Let the rest of the boats deal with crowds! Chuck, we'll be on the U-Boat and Bass next week, and we'll leave moorings if you've not beaten us to them. See you on the ocean. Swim over and we'll have a Gam like usual. Best, Dave . __________________ . "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" Professional Small Boy: Never Successfully Cubicled.
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kybrt too legit to quit Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Neuw Yawk Posts: 263	Re: Andrea Doria Trip what , no china? sorry dave couldnt resist.......... __________________ Marv Fidelis Ad Mortem www.diveboatkaren.com
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Hanssing flap-flop ..... flap-flop Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 346	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by am) I can now confirm that Dave's boat is everything he says and more....more to follow on that later. Dave's mooring system and surface supplied gas ROCKS!!!! Looks like you diving Dave's rEvo there? If so how did you find his modifications for offboard dil etc? Nicolai __________________ Woohooo - I can change my rEvo! Its going to be bitchin' tricked out piece of gear
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20th May 2008, 15:12	#38 (permalink)
AM Gone diving!! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Inside my cage Posts: 483	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by Hanssing) Looks like you diving Dave's rEvo there? If so how did you find his modifications for offboard dil etc? Nicolai Hi Nicolai I found the offboard gas connection system extremely modular. From a redundancy point of view, it facilitates an immense number of configuration possibilities for onboard and offboard gas management. I would go as far as to say it is probably the best rebreather gas connection configuration I have seen. If you are considering this route, I would not hesitate to recommend it. You won't find a better system. Before trying this, I had already mapped out the onboard/offboard gas connection configuration setup I wanted for the rebreather I am about to assemble, however, having now used Dave's multi-functional, multi-option system, I will in all likelihood, order one from Dave for when my assembly is complete. I have some pics of the gas connection system but I'm currently now in New York and most of my batteries are dead so when I return, I will send the pics before I go to Thailand. Regards AnneMarie __________________ Attitude keeps you alive
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20th May 2008, 15:50	#39 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Living on Animal Farm Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,511	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Thanks for the kind words. AnneMarie is just packing to leave our fair shores and will no doubt be providing a nice narrative of our various attractions and activities, gas management systems included. And she's now a genuinely certified rEvo diver as well, so welcome her to our family! Nobody could have done a better job of becoming a valued member of EXPLORER's dive team. Methinks we'll see her here again. Dave . __________________ . "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" Professional Small Boy: Never Successfully Cubicled. Last edited by Dave Sutton : 20th May 2008 at 15:53.
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20th May 2008, 18:53	#40 (permalink)
Hanssing flap-flop ..... flap-flop Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 346	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by am) If you are considering this route, I would not hesitate to recommend it. You won't find a better system. Before trying this, I had already mapped out the onboard/offboard gas connection configuration setup I wanted for the rebreather I am about to assemble, however, having now used Dave's multi-functional, multi-option system, I will in all likelihood, order one from Dave for when my assembly is complete. Considering it would probably be the understatement of the year :-) I have before I ever dived a CCR been admiring this setup, and I have pestered Dave by email like you wouldn't believe I just wanted to hear from someone else than myself and Dave that this system rocks - I allready have some parts ready, and have been through lots of the McMaster-site for the rest...... Nicolai __________________ Woohooo - I can change my rEvo! Its going to be bitchin' tricked out piece of gear
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