Estate Sale Finds

[robpiat]

So I went to an estate sale today and ended up filling my car up with gear.

I need some help determining the viability of some of this stuff. Its pretty awesome to find an estate sale of someone that is your oddball size and height and has the same hobbies (Fly fishing, SCUBA, and Reloading / Shooting)

There is a Beuchat drysuit in the photos that I am not sure is really practical to put any money into. I would love to hear some feedback. It definitely would need the seals replaced and its pretty heavy, fleece lined.

Also some bigun tanks. I think two LP120s and a double set of LP100s? The 120s have a Y valve.

There was also a dive rite and halcyon wing. Both look massive to me but I suppose with those tanks you need it.

Also a vintage DR canister light. I ma seeing if the SLA battery is viable.

The wetsuit in the photo was new with tags and fits me. Also there was a fleece lined "boat jacket"

I kinda feel like a found a antique car in a barn

 

[northernone]

Great finds! I'd happily dive those items.

Enjoy!
Cameron

 

[DogDiver]

Nice find. The dive rite wings are a duel bladder for diving wet. The dive rite canister and light head are the same ones I've been using for cave diving for 17 years. A local battery store should be able to replace the battery. And Dive Rite here in Lake City can update to LED the light head.

 

[Marie13]

Nice finds! How much did you spend for it all, if you don't mind saying? Just curious.

The best scuba diving garage sale find I've heard of was someone who got a full Apeks reg setup for something like $20.

 

[tomfcrist]

Those y valves aren't made anymore...very cool

 

[robpiat]

It's hard to say because I got an equal amount of reloading stuff and two pairs of waders. Total it was $140 but not sure how to break it up.

Is the drysuit worth tinkering? Is it possible to make that a led can light with 18650

 

[Marie13]

It's hard to say because I got an equal amount of reloading stuff and two pairs of waders. Total it was $140 but not sure how to break it up.

Is the drysuit worth tinkering? Is it possible to make that a led can light with 18650

Oh, heavens, the gun stuff adds up! You got one heck of a deal!

The drysuit needs new seals, but you could glue those on yourself if you're a DIY type. I'd put the suit on and get in a pool to see what sort of leaks there are, especially with the zipper. Replacing zipper is the most expensive part.

 

[Scott]

Is the drysuit worth tinkering? Is it possible to make that a led can light with 18650

Nice haul.
You could put $400-$500 into new seals and a zipper, if needed, and have a good drysuit to use or sell.

 

[KevinNM]

Is the drysuit worth tinkering?

Contact gamble scuba in Gainesville and ask him about it. He's pretty much the best in the country. And very reasonably priced.

 

[84CJ7]

Everything I see is good quality stuff. At least half those items are worth more than $140 each. I actually currently dive that wetsuit (original Henderson hyperstretch) in a 7mm and love it. If the dry suit fits definitely save it.
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