Andrea Doria Trip

**Dave Sutton** · 21st May 2008, 00:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Hanssing)

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

Likely you are being ignored because I've been enjoying dinner under kerosine lamps aboard EXPLORER for a while....

Back now for a bit and EXPLORER is going into a shipyard period for a bit to sort out a propeller shaft and transmission issue, so PM me and I'll revisit the work and get a system built.

Best,

Dave

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**kevin stone** · 21st May 2008, 01:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Back now for a bit and EXPLORER is going into a shipyard period for a bit to sort out a propeller shaft and transmission issue
Best,

Dave

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Geez Dave that doesn't sound good!
Hope to see you up there this summer.
Thanks
Kevin

**Dave Sutton** · 21st May 2008, 02:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by kevin stone)

Geez Dave that doesn't sound good!
Hope to see you up there this summer.
Thanks
Kevin

Just routine maintenance.

BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand.

The fun never ends

Dave

Dave & Sandy · 21st May 2008, 03:48

Well Dave, you should know that if it flys, floats or fcksu its gonna cost you a packet.

Peter Piemonte · 21st May 2008, 09:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave & Sandy)

Well Dave, you should know that if it flys, floats or fcksu its gonna cost you a packet.

I always heard that if it fly's, floats or fcksu, rent don't buy......

TR300 · 21st May 2008, 20:39

Hi Dave, Pete,

I'am looking forward the Doria Trip this year. I will bring with me and dive my newest toy the TR300c. It's know in the secend stage and will be last testet in two weeks on wreck diving in croatia. If it works as defined it will give me some more duration so Achim and me can stay some longer in deep.

here just a few pictures from a narrow lake last week.

now the TR300 line is complete, TR300 V3/V4 as SCR/CCR with a bellow counterlung, TR300c with two back's as counterlung and a thermal protected scrubber with 3 kg ( 6lbs) of sofnolime and the light weight TR300sc with two bag's and aprox. 1,3 KG (3 lbs) of sofnolime. Every rig has its own design and it's own possibilities and use.

Pictures and more can be found at

RebreatherWorld Gallery - TR300 - Powered by PhotoPost

regards
Holger

AM · 25th May 2008, 19:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

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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Yes, very soon, as evidenced by me leaving my personal voltage converter for my next visit!

AM · 25th May 2008, 19:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Hanssing)

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

Nicolai

There is no doubt that it ROCKS, like you, I am also pestering Dave non-stop

This system effectively puts an end to endless re-configuration of offboard/onboard gas supplies, particularly for manual backmount counterlung rebreathers. I absolutely love manual rebreathers (and until recently kept a clear separation path between onboard and offboard) but Dave's system facilitates the capability to dynamically select variable gases on the fly, both to OC/DSV and CCR, meaning there is now no need for messing about with switch blocks and inflators.

If you think this system is good, you will also love the Mk15 set up (pic attached). Mk15 series has been my ultimate desired weapon of choice for years but we have difficulty getting parts in UK, that is now set to change also!!

Due to time constraints I didn't get a chance to dive it on this trip but next time....in July....I already cannot wait!!

**Dave Sutton** · 26th May 2008, 00:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by am)

Due to time constraints I didn't get a chance to dive it on this trip but next time....in July....I already cannot wait!!

Diver Dave's "Ten Ways to get AM back to EXPLORER":

(1): Give her great diving for a few days and then show her what a Full Rhode Island Gale looks like (50 knot winds).
(2): Promise that we only get one Gale a year and that there will be no more blow-outs for the season.
(3): Train her on the rEvo. Make sure it's all adjusted for her and then memorize the adjustments for her next trip.
(4): Provide her a Mark-15 and promise that she can dive it "next time".
(5): Mention that she can play with the CIS Mark-5P when she returns as well. Threaten to make her choose between it and the Mark-15.
(6): Let her play commercial diver on the bottom of your boat (thanks for the wheel job!). You ought to see this chick wield a sledgehammer!
(7): Tell her she can make her own offboard gas setup in the LDSOH when she returns.
(8): Steal her IPod.
(9): Give her a Grundens commercial fishermans hat and then make sure she forgets to take it home.
(10): Keep her voltage converter so she knows her hair dryer will be usable next time.

Life is good! July will be here soon.

Dave

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**fireman** · 26th May 2008, 12:44

One has to wonder about boat captains who ply our female members with Mk-15's...

21st May 2008, 00:29	#41 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors 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: 2,674	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by Hanssing) I have before I ever dived a CCR been admiring this setup, and I have pestered Dave by email like you wouldn't believe Likely you are being ignored because I've been enjoying dinner under kerosine lamps aboard EXPLORER for a while.... Back now for a bit and EXPLORER is going into a shipyard period for a bit to sort out a propeller shaft and transmission issue, so PM me and I'll revisit the work and get a system built. Best, Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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21st May 2008, 01:41	#42 (permalink)
kevin stone Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: us ct. Posts: 215	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Back now for a bit and EXPLORER is going into a shipyard period for a bit to sort out a propeller shaft and transmission issue Best, Dave . Geez Dave that doesn't sound good! Hope to see you up there this summer. Thanks Kevin
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21st May 2008, 02:13	#43 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors 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: 2,674	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by kevin stone) Geez Dave that doesn't sound good! Hope to see you up there this summer. Thanks Kevin Just routine maintenance. BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand. The fun never ends Dave __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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21st May 2008, 03:48	#44 (permalink)
Dave & Sandy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 99	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Well Dave, you should know that if it flys, floats or fcksu its gonna cost you a packet. __________________ Cheers, Dave & Sandy Atvar shows Dave & Sandy testing their new habitat 101 and home build RBMK69's Last edited by Dave & Sandy : 21st May 2008 at 05:37.
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21st May 2008, 09:54	#45 (permalink)
Peter Piemonte KISS and rEvo diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 144	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave & Sandy) Well Dave, you should know that if it flys, floats or fcksu its gonna cost you a packet. I always heard that if it fly's, floats or fcksu, rent don't buy......
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21st May 2008, 20:39	#46 (permalink)
TR300 Holger Berghäuser Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Dolphin Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Weinheim, Germany Posts: 208	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Hi Dave, Pete, I'am looking forward the Doria Trip this year. I will bring with me and dive my newest toy the TR300c. It's know in the secend stage and will be last testet in two weeks on wreck diving in croatia. If it works as defined it will give me some more duration so Achim and me can stay some longer in deep. here just a few pictures from a narrow lake last week. now the TR300 line is complete, TR300 V3/V4 as SCR/CCR with a bellow counterlung, TR300c with two back's as counterlung and a thermal protected scrubber with 3 kg ( 6lbs) of sofnolime and the light weight TR300sc with two bag's and aprox. 1,3 KG (3 lbs) of sofnolime. Every rig has its own design and it's own possibilities and use. Pictures and more can be found at RebreatherWorld Gallery - TR300 - Powered by PhotoPost regards Holger __________________ If it makes bubbles it means its brocken Visit: www.tr300.com, Missions: www.rebreatherteam.de Last edited by TR300 : 21st May 2008 at 21:01.
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25th May 2008, 19:31	#47 (permalink)
AM In love with the big blue Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Earth. Posts: 624	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) 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 . Yes, very soon, as evidenced by me leaving my personal voltage converter for my next visit! __________________ Attitude keeps you alive
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26th May 2008, 00:34	#49 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors 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: 2,674	Re: Andrea Doria Trip Quote: (Originally Posted by am) Due to time constraints I didn't get a chance to dive it on this trip but next time....in July....I already cannot wait!! Diver Dave's "Ten Ways to get AM back to EXPLORER": (1): Give her great diving for a few days and then show her what a Full Rhode Island Gale looks like (50 knot winds). (2): Promise that we only get one Gale a year and that there will be no more blow-outs for the season. (3): Train her on the rEvo. Make sure it's all adjusted for her and then memorize the adjustments for her next trip. (4): Provide her a Mark-15 and promise that she can dive it "next time". (5): Mention that she can play with the CIS Mark-5P when she returns as well. Threaten to make her choose between it and the Mark-15. (6): Let her play commercial diver on the bottom of your boat (thanks for the wheel job!). You ought to see this chick wield a sledgehammer! (7): Tell her she can make her own offboard gas setup in the LDSOH when she returns. (8): Steal her IPod. (9): Give her a Grundens commercial fishermans hat and then make sure she forgets to take it home. (10): Keep her voltage converter so she knows her hair dryer will be usable next time. Life is good! July will be here soon. Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com Last edited by Dave Sutton : 26th May 2008 at 00:55.
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26th May 2008, 12:44	#50 (permalink)
fireman rEvo combat swimmer Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 519	Re: Andrea Doria Trip One has to wonder about boat captains who ply our female members with Mk-15's... __________________ Heres to you Capt. Bill Never Forget, and stay safe everyone.
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