Save-a-dive Kit?

[1000RR]

What do you bring on a boat with you as it relates to "saving a dive"? I was trying to see what others brought on our last dive boat a few weeks ago and I don't recall anyone bringing much more than their equipment and maybe a small dry box (wasn't sure what was in it). I take a dry box with me but usually have our computers, flashlights, compass, etc. in there. I also have a medium sized toolbox that has various spare parts but I didn't think I should be lugging that thing onto the boat.

What do you guys take on the boat w/you?

Thanks in advance. I did a search but the words I'm using are too common to other threads and really couldn't find much.

 

[northernone]

I'd recommend talking to the local guys on the boats you're diving with. Save a dive needs vary.

My save a dive kit for my local dive spot is an entire second set of equipment and a collection of tools. Elsewhere I've done a few hundred dives where I'll only carry a spare oring. How badly does the dive need saved and what other resources are available on hand?

Regards,
Cameron

 

[uncfnp]

As Cameron said, depends on the dive and the boat. Some boats, I know that they routinely have tools and o-rings readily available and often spare gear. On these boats I take spare batteries, bolt snaps, cave line, tie wraps, shears and a few miscellaneous personal items.

Other or unknown boats I have all the above plus a supply of orings and tools.

On shore dives where I don't want to leave anything on the shore I have this...

Amazon.com : Innovative Scuba Concepts Diving Tank O-Ring Dive Kit Keychain with Pick, Blue : Diving Safety Gear : Sports & Outdoors

 

[MargaritaMike]

My kit has changed over the years. When I was working with students I had a spare everything. That has thinned down to spare o-rings (tanks, computer/transmitter, lights), spare batteries for everything, a spare high pressure hose, a spare regulator hose, plugs for my first stage, Allen wrench set, a small Crescent wrench (adjustable spanner), food grade silicone grease, my bible, a copy of the Quran and Torah, a box of crackers, a spare bathing suit, a spare line cutter.
Everything from "my bible" on is my attempt at humor. However I have needed a spare bathing suit before. All of this stuff fits into a small box that Iput in my dive bag.

Cheers - MM

 

[1000RR]

Thanks for the insight. I'm not sure what the boat we went on last had in total. I know they had some o-rings as one of the other divers had a tank o-ring blow and they quickly replaced it. I am not sure they really had a lot of spares in equipment but somebody did have something else malfunction and one of the crew/DM's let them borrow some of their kit.

Going on a different boat next weekend (Aristakat out of Venice Beach, FL for some Megalodon tooth hunting). They're a 6-pack boat so not sure they carry a lot of extras.

Over time I guess I'll gather my own approach to this. I guess I wasn't even sure if most folks carry one on the boat or not really.

 

[1000RR]

My kit has changed over the years. When I was working with students I had a spare everything. That has thinned down to spare o-rings (tanks, computer/transmitter, lights), spare batteries for everything, a spare high pressure hose, a spare regulator hose, plugs for my first stage, Allen wrench set, a small Crescent wrench (adjustable spanner), food grade silicone grease, my bible, a copy of the Quran and Torah, a box of crackers, a spare bathing suit, a spare line cutter.
Everything from "my bible" on is my attempt at humor. However I have needed a spare bathing suit before. All of this stuff fits into a small box that Iput in my dive bag.

Cheers - MM

I just put some stuff together and basically the things you listed, are what I put together... so I guess maybe I'm on the right track?! Well, except the box of crackers.

 

[CT-Rich]

I usually chuck a spare mask in my wet box, just in case. O-rings are a must bring, spare straps for fins (if not spare fins). regulators mouth pieces and zip-ties. Zip-ties are the new duct tape, can't not have those. Spare computer batteries/ spare computer. Extra lights. I think more in terms of loaners for most other gear. I won't bring a spare reg, but I know one of my buddies usually has an extra in his car. A simple first aid kit is handy also. I have a basic tool kit in case we need to swap out a hose or other simple repairs. The importance of the dive (cost and/or opportunity) will drive preparations.

 

[MargaritaMike]

Oh! I did forget zip ties. I do carry a spare mouthpiece, fin strap, and mask strap. In the spare mask box is where I carry the spare straps and a bottle of anti-fog. I have saved many dives, mostly, but not all, for other people.
Just the common sense stuff. Oops! Oops! I forgot. Common sense is uncommon.
Cheers - MM

 

[TMHeimer]

You'll get many varying replies here. I usually carry a dumbed down plastic bag of very basic stuff and put it in my "carry-on" type dry bag. One thing for sure is a spare mask. My kit is quite more extensive on my solo shore dives (which is probably 98% of my diving). I have used a fair bit of that stuff over the years at one time or another.

 

[Marie13]

Spare mask
Spare mask strap
Spare fin straps (the originals I replaced with spring straps)
O rings
Bungee cord
Cave line
Bolt snap
Batteries for computer and lights
Small tool kit in case
Spare LP hose

When diving dry, I add:
Extra neck/wrist seals
Tool for changing neck seal
Extra suit inflator hose