Search results

  1. L

    How to Secure Tanks on a Boat

    Well, novice boater here...I've sent a few friends to the chiropractor already by mistiming wake from other boats. I guess the word of the day would be 'caution' Of course, I still need to get the certification on the clubs 'off shore' boats before much of this matters. Although a boat ride to...
  2. L

    How to Secure Tanks on a Boat

    This would keep them from rolling....but what about bouncing? And would the bouncing up and down on a rigged tank cause damage to the BC?
  3. L

    How to Secure Tanks on a Boat

    Thanks for the info and quick response. I'll need to check out the various boats to see which will work the best across various boat types.
  4. L

    How to Secure Tanks on a Boat

    More specifically, I am in a boat club and want to use their boats for diving. They have different types of boats and it will depend on where I am going as to what boat I might use. The problem is that non are specifically 'dive boats' so do not have the mounted tank holders. Is there any...
  5. L

    Why no mooring buoys on wrecks?

    Grappling to the wreck doesn't cause damage to the structure or coral/sponge formations growing on it?
  6. L

    Just got a boat! I need details of S.E. FL Moorings (locations/GPS/etc)

    On a side note to this discussion, why is it that GPS coordinates for a given Reef or wreck can be different by as much as .5', which from what I can figure is about 1/2 mile? (more specifically when a bouy is involved, which eliminated the ability to be at various sopts over the location)
  7. L

    Tampa Bay Wrecks?

    Actually, I joined a Boat Club and have access to multiple locations. I have yet to take their off-shore training which will give me access to their bigger offshore boats. I'm aware of the many off-shore sites that will be within reach once I get that training in. Just hard to get off from...
  8. L

    Tampa Bay Wrecks?

    Well, I got access to a boat. And that's what had me looking at the navigation charts for Tampa Bay. Saw all the 'wreck' symbols and did some research and found details on some of them. Was just looking at them as a way to get out on the boat and get wet in the process without a multi-hour run...
  9. L

    Tampa Bay Wrecks?

    Well, you don't know what you don't know - so here's my question: While looking at nautical charts for boating in Tampa Bay, I notice there are a number of sunken ships in the bay itself. Although they are shallow (10-20'), why wouldn't some one dive these? Viz? Current? other dangers I...
  10. L

    Grand Turk - Shore Dive?

    I took a walk down to them to ask about rates - the asked if I was on one of the ships, I said 'yes'. They told me to book through the cruise line. Guess they are contracted to the cruise line. Wouldn't even tell me their price for a boat dive. Overall, I was under-impressed with Grand Turk...
  11. L

    Grand Turk - Shore Dive?

    Gang, I'll be hitting Grand Turk on a cruise at the end of April. Our arrival time is 1pm so would even miss most afternoon boat dives and the ship dive is way too much. That along with the fact that my wife has been having issues lately with boat dives means we are looking for a shore dive...
  12. L

    Venice Shore Dive this Friday the 23rd

    How were the conditions? Thinking about going this weekend. What's the water temp?
  13. L

    Heads Up Spanish Rocks!

    Any status update on the parking lot - was hoping to go out to Spanish Rocks tomorrow (10/18). Driving from Tampa and don't want a wasted trip if we gotta lug gear too far.
  14. L

    Recent conditions for Dania or Hibiscus?

    Well, was considering a shore dive over here on the west coast, but the weather moving in looks to make what is usually poor viz on a good day, unacceptable. Now pondering a day trip to the East coast, but considering the drive I'd like to have a good feeling about the conditions either at...
  15. L

    Diving Tues 9/8

    How'd the dive go? how was viz and conditions?
  16. L

    Is shore diving still viable, or a waste of time?

    How far out are those blocks?
  17. L

    Spanish Rocks Reef Cleanup

    Wow - 400-500 lbs just from that small area? That is just sad. I would have loved to have been there, but personal issues overrode it. Thanks to all who participated in the cleanup.
  18. L

    LBTS or Dania - any recent conditions?

    Well, I interpret that as a 'No way in hell' Winds a bit brisk but in the right direction, but 2-5' seas inshore?
  19. L

    LBTS or Dania - any recent conditions?

    Pondering a weekend (1/31-2/1) dive trip to that area if conditions are looking favorable. Seems that the tides for BHB look to be at a reasonable time of the day. Thinking one day diving BHB the other Hibiscus or Dania/Jacks. Anyone been diving any of these sites recently? Thanks in advance.
  20. L

    Guided Tour - Blue Heron Bridge -

    Given the time and location of the Tides on the NOAA page, is there any adjustment needed for the BHB site? +/- so many minutes from the Port Tide time? And to be clear I understand the 'slack' part - thats roughtly +/- 30 min of the High Tide time at the BHB? 11:30am could be a day trip...
Back
Top Bottom