manni-yunk
Contributor
We have been diving my 33' Bertram for a number of years. I also had a 33' HS CC for a few and dove it some. Both had their strengths and weaknesses. One was fast but uncomfortable - the other is comfortable and perfect for trolling - but not great for diving. After diving on a few friends boats I came to the conclusion that a DE style or Chesapeake style boat would be perfect in my area (NJ) for diving, fishing, and family trips. I started looking a few years ago and could find what I wanted and since I already had a fish rigged/dive rigged boat - I was in no rush.
I looked at possibly having a boat built - but the cost turned out to be astronomical and I didn't want a giant loan.
Last year I was invited to dive a few times with a friend on his boat. He had a 42 Wesmac built in 2003 with the purpose of diving. He used it a lot early on but over the last couple seasons the boat didn't get used a lot. He called me earlier this year asking if I was interested in his boat and I jumped at the chance.
I am now the owner of a 2003 42' Wesmac with:
3406E Cat at 800HP
14KW Generator
Hydraulic system to run the anchor capstan and Scuba Compressor which is a 8.5CFM Mako
AC/Heat
DEEP T style ladder with walk through transom
4 berths in the forward cabin
Large galley down
large head with separate stand up stall shower roon
Large 200+ Sq Ft cockpit
Large bench seating for 6 in the cabin
Dinette for 4 in the cabin
and much much more.
This boat is faster than my Bert while burning about the same amount of fuel - and is more stable on the drift and anchor. It is already professionally dive rigged and needs only a small amount of additions to fish her as well.
I could not be more excited! The engine maintenance is almost done (Cat 1000 hr service) and the bottom job is done. All I need now is to wrap up the compound and waxing then renaming - and she will be back in the water and diving!!!! Then add some outriggers and Im all set!!!!!
Name change pending also.
I looked at possibly having a boat built - but the cost turned out to be astronomical and I didn't want a giant loan.
Last year I was invited to dive a few times with a friend on his boat. He had a 42 Wesmac built in 2003 with the purpose of diving. He used it a lot early on but over the last couple seasons the boat didn't get used a lot. He called me earlier this year asking if I was interested in his boat and I jumped at the chance.
I am now the owner of a 2003 42' Wesmac with:
3406E Cat at 800HP
14KW Generator
Hydraulic system to run the anchor capstan and Scuba Compressor which is a 8.5CFM Mako
AC/Heat
DEEP T style ladder with walk through transom
4 berths in the forward cabin
Large galley down
large head with separate stand up stall shower roon
Large 200+ Sq Ft cockpit
Large bench seating for 6 in the cabin
Dinette for 4 in the cabin
and much much more.
This boat is faster than my Bert while burning about the same amount of fuel - and is more stable on the drift and anchor. It is already professionally dive rigged and needs only a small amount of additions to fish her as well.
I could not be more excited! The engine maintenance is almost done (Cat 1000 hr service) and the bottom job is done. All I need now is to wrap up the compound and waxing then renaming - and she will be back in the water and diving!!!! Then add some outriggers and Im all set!!!!!
Name change pending also.
