Working Divers?

[mmadiver]

The majority of the dives I do are working dives: fixing mooring lines, dock repairs, boat maintainence etc... I'm a college student and I find this is a good way to make some extra cash to suppliment my growing addiction (diving). I've read a couple success stories about people turning this sort of thing into a full time business. I'm not talking about commerical hardhat diving, but instead supporting the local fishermen/boater communities.

Just wondering if anyone out there has experience with this sort of thing? I'd like to increase my business if anyone has any advice or suggestions please don't hesitate...

 

[Wildcard]

Make your self known to the harbor master, fire department, police, boat owners and any one else that might need UW work. I have a buddy that suppliments his income all the time like that. Even the coast guard uses him to inspect there boats. His big cash comes from refloating boats sunk in there slips. and cutting line out of wheels so the boat dosent have to be dry docked. Hint, use a hacksaw with two blades one in each direction so it cuts both ways.....Good luck!

 

[mmadiver]

bonk

 

[Al Mialkovsky]

Cleaning bottoms of sailboats is a great way to make a few bucks. I'd also contact the local sailing clubs. Not every sailor hauls out yearly.