Dive Boat - Not a DPV, or is it?

[acelockco]

I agree with you 100%

What I was meaning is the smallest boat that would be recommended. I was thinking about a 21 footer though.

I am looking at a 25 foot Welcraft walkaround cabin, but I know my car can not tow that kind of weight. The other option is to dock it somewhere, but that is another expense.

Then I started thinking about the RHIB boats, and I bet a 19 footer with twin outboards might be an answer. I know my car could tow one of those, and they seem to be able to handle all kinds of nasty waters. It is just hard to throw down that kind of cash on an inflatable boat as they are just about the same price as a traditional boat of similar size.

[seasnake]

The rigid hulls are very durable.

We almost always assemble gear and dress in exposure suits before leaving the wharf.

[hbh2oguard]

Ace you have one more option, get the boat and a bigger car to tow it with But I have a 13ft RIB that works great for two divers, diving pretty close to shore. I went the eco friendly way and got a 4 stroke which weighs the same as the boat so it doesn't go as fast as I hoped but it gets me there. RIB's are pratically unsinkable too just like a whaler because mine is foam filled on top of the tubes.

[acelockco]

Do you mean that instead of air in the tubes, there is foam?

What brand and model RIB do you have?


As far as the bigger boat, that will be done eventually. I would like to start out with something smaller to begin with and work my way up.

At this point with winter on it's way, I am going to do the boat show thing to check out what is out there.

[hbh2oguard]

No just the hull is foam filled, tubes take air. I know the Coast Guard has foam filled bullet proof tubes on their RIBs. So you might want to look for a government auction.

[acelockco]

OK, I did it! I finally bought a boat. It is not what I was initially looking for, but once you head to the marina the sticker shock sets you back into your seat....WAY BACK!

So the boat I bought is smaller than I wanted and won't go far offshore, but it is a major upgrade from my canoe with it's 3hp engine! I seriously doubt I will even dive offshore NJ with it, as has been stated before the conditions there can get pretty nasty, but time with the boat will tell. There are still a lot of inshore and near shore dive sites that I will be able to get to with ease. I really bought the boat for general recreation though so I will get my use out of it diving or not.

Anyway, now I need to come up with a name for the boat. I thought we had a post about this before but I could not find it. Any help finding that thread would be great. So, now I am going to ask for your help in naming our new boat. I really would like to have a dive related name, but am open to suggestions.

Of course everyone here is welcome to go out on the boat with us anytime you are in the area.

[hbh2oguard]

well do you have a pic? Show off your new pride and joy.....untill you figure out it a money pit. Needless to say if anyone else is looking for a boat I have one for sale, 13ft RIB. I don't remember anything about boat names and I'm not too good with them...sorry