Diving from your own boat?

[OldNSalty]

It is too early to tell how much diving you will actually do but I suspect that if you start doing a lot of it you'll end up buying a different boat. Yours looks like it is real nice to enjoy a pleasure day out on the water but not ideal for diving...although it could be done, I am sure.

Regardless, congrads on getting certified.

 

[snowdog]

This might be a bit much but, most dive charters have O2 and trained individuals.

I think its better to plan for the worst, and not need it...than need something and not have it.

 

[Hostage]

Thanks all for the feedback. The ladder on my boat is made of a heavy gauge stainless steel and it has a life time warranty. My biggest concern is how bad it will tear the boat up and I will go out with others a few time before I do it on my own boat. I have a fiberglass deck w/ snap in carpet. The boat is a 2000, not brand new. Though I do like to take care of things I own. I do own a VHF Radio and know how to use it, in case of an emergency there is always a Coast Guard or Leo near by.

I am looking at joining a diving club, I went to one of the meetings and noticed one of my instructors was the President and another one was also present at the meeting. If I went out I would make sure to get someone who is much more expeirenced than I am and who also has experience on the wreck already.

Some of the guys in the club also own boats that are geared for diving, though I would like to use every so often.