WHO WANTS TO DIVE FOR TREASURE

SEAHUNTER · Dec 30, 2006

Fisheye
That might be a little small for what I was planning on this year. But I was wondering, you are obviously a diver and you are good with a camera, when are you going to come down here and give us a hand.
Seahunter

ScubaDude · Dec 30, 2006

That Pic looks like Morgan City. Is that the soon to be R/V Seahunter III

FISHEYE · Dec 30, 2006

Seahunter,

well im about done working in the marina where my boat is,should have it all done by the end of january.im also working on getting my boat in shape.got all the teak inside stripped an ready for new varnish.got half the paint on the inside stripped.after i get the rest stripped ill epoxy prime an paint it with aerospace epoxy paint.then on to the outside upper deck of the boat,have to strip off all the paint.i already did a test on the windshield frame.used a 4500 psi pressure blaster with a sand blast attachment,worked great took everything off to bare aluminium.this is what i will use on the upper deck and bridge,should only take a few days to get all the paint off an a day to epoxy prime it.the primer is white so its as good as paint.when i have everything primed i will paint it all in 1 day.im installing alot of high end video camera gear on the boat,so the medical camera system will be on there as well.plus i have a DPV with a video cam on it for those fly by videos.ill be down as soon as i get the boat done.

SEAHUNTER · Dec 30, 2006

Good eyes Brad
Yes that was Morgan City. No it is not the next Seahunter. Not quite big enough. Not enough draft. Less house and more work space on the first floor and a bigger second floor so six or eight guys could live on it for a couple months at a time and now we are starting to get there, but it is one of the boats that got me thinking where I wanted to go. I will post some more pictures soon of ones similar to the one to be built.

SEAHUNTER · Dec 31, 2006

Fisheye
Look forward to your visit. Maybe you can teach me how to take closeup pictures of the coins and the right camera to do it with.
Seahunter

SEAHUNTER · Dec 31, 2006

Hi Brad
Here are some of the boats we looked at while traveling.

DandyDon · Jan 1, 2007

SEAHUNTER said:
Hi Don
The best and most predictable weather for diving is basically May through October ands we should be up and running with a fulltime crew on at least two boats by May. Let me know when you are thinking of coming.

SH,

Discussed this with the Boss and she gives it two thumbs Up to come down your way and do some diving on your site. We will more than likely try to make it when she has a break from her college classes. Putting her back though college, so she can get a better paying job and I can retire and spend my last days diving for treasure. Classes break is scheduled for the week of 27 May - 3 June or there abouts. I'm also hoping to bring down my dive partner of 18 years with us as he is interested in helping out too.

More to follow,

DD

Mariner
Thankyou for the kind words. I get most of my enjoyment doing this through sharing with others.I feel lucky to be able to do this and want to share it.

Mike
You are more than welcome to join us whenever you are here.

USTiger · Jan 2, 2007

Seahunter wrote you a PM .. dont know if you got it ..

USTiger

SEAHUNTER · Jan 2, 2007

Dandydon
You and your partner are welcome to come . Late May or early June is usually an excellent time.
USTiger
Got your pm will send you a pm tonight.
Seahunter

SEAHUNTER · Jan 3, 2007

Hi Brad
Here is the picture you requested.

ScubaDude · Jan 3, 2007

NYC, that was a good deal and should be a great platform.

Congrats!

DandyDon · Jan 3, 2007

SEAHUNTER said:
Dandydon
You and your partner are welcome to come . Late May or early June is usually an excellent time.
USTiger
Got your pm will send you a pm tonight.
Seahunter

SH,

I'll be down for a week, starting 3 - 9 June, looking forward to meeting you and the rest of your crew. Will PM you with the details as to where I'm staying.

DD

SEAHUNTER · Jan 7, 2007

Scotty and I tried yesterday and today, but it is quite a bit rougher than it looks.
Water was crystal clear.
Maybe next week.

ScubaFinder · Jan 8, 2007

Oh man! I'm getting anxious already...can't wait to get out there. Good luck, and I'll see you soon!

Jason

DandyDon · Jan 8, 2007

Jason,

Do you have a rough time frame that you think your going to be back in FL. let me know maybe we can hook up.

Don

diverlynn · Jan 8, 2007

Seahunter,
Looks like you have more help than you could ever need but since I am only a couple of hours from you I would like to help in the near future for a couple of days. Our weather is pretty crappy on a regular basis up here this time of year. Just moved the fleet down to Cape Marina and plan to do some but very little work til March or so. I will keep an eye on the Noaa buoys in your area. If you see a window that you could use my help, give me a shout.
(I am pretty good with a camera, was a pro when I was in my.....early 20's).

DiverLynn

SEAHUNTER · Jan 9, 2007

Hi Lynn
Look forward to diving with you when the weather gets better. I also appreciate any one who can take a good picture. Not my strong point. Skip came by today to take pictures of this years finds. Here are a couple pictures. Hopefully this year we will need to take a lot of pictures, and video.