That O2 rig sounds good. I used to dive with some older guys in Boca who would break out the O2 kit just to reinvigorate themselves after diving. You're located in Pompano, so maybe you're loading up with divers from John Knox Village there. You're gonna need a lot more O2 with that crowd. Better pack some Depends then too.
I kill the engines when I drop divers plus they're off when I have anyone in the water around the ladders. One of the times that I was rescued at sea I was in strong swells that were moving the rescue boat all over the place. I had my mask on, and I watched the seas lift the boat up over me and then it came in reverse right at me with the prop spinning. I figured that my left arm was history - I twisted my body to keep my right arm out of the way. The outdrive slammed into my shoulder, but at the last second the captain had gotten the engine in neutral.
Long ago, I started getting my marine batteries from Costco. I never had a bad one, plus they have the BEST pro-rated warranty on. At around the 6-or 7-year mark, I usually replace them even though they're still in good shape.
One thing that no one mentioned was a good repair kit plus some extra hoses. O-rings, wrenches, a couple of mouthpieces - all that good stuff.
I kill the engines when I drop divers plus they're off when I have anyone in the water around the ladders. One of the times that I was rescued at sea I was in strong swells that were moving the rescue boat all over the place. I had my mask on, and I watched the seas lift the boat up over me and then it came in reverse right at me with the prop spinning. I figured that my left arm was history - I twisted my body to keep my right arm out of the way. The outdrive slammed into my shoulder, but at the last second the captain had gotten the engine in neutral.
Long ago, I started getting my marine batteries from Costco. I never had a bad one, plus they have the BEST pro-rated warranty on. At around the 6-or 7-year mark, I usually replace them even though they're still in good shape.
One thing that no one mentioned was a good repair kit plus some extra hoses. O-rings, wrenches, a couple of mouthpieces - all that good stuff.