So, sometime in the next 3-5 years my plan is to buy a sailboat (monohull) in the 38-46' range. Probably a production model like a Jeanneau 469, 439 or equivalent (depending on what's on the market when I go to buy in my price range). At that point I'm 100% certain I want to put a dive compressor on there. Based on my research so far I'm thinking a gas powered MCH-6, Bauer Junior II, or similar model.
In the meantime, with some overtime coming up, I'm thinking it might be a good time to pick up the compressor and use it on dry land for a while to begin with. As such, I have a few questions for anyone knowledgeable on the subject I'm asking about.
1. Any other recommended models for that range of size monohull production sailboats?
2. Any thoughts on future mounting/storage locations? I'm not expecting to have a big engine compartment so lockers or in an enclosure by the mast are thoughts I'm having now? Maybe some sound-proofing thoughts to minimize the chance of bothering others in an anchorage if using it near others?
3. Are there any relatively cost effective options for using it to blend nitrox, deco stages, and/or trimix for the next 3-5 years (clearly I won't have the space to store a ton of O2 or Helium once on the boat, but I have garage space etc. until then)? Assuming I get proper training/understanding of how to do such things safely before attempting obviously.
4. Any other considerations I should take into account based on your experiences?
In the meantime, with some overtime coming up, I'm thinking it might be a good time to pick up the compressor and use it on dry land for a while to begin with. As such, I have a few questions for anyone knowledgeable on the subject I'm asking about.
1. Any other recommended models for that range of size monohull production sailboats?
2. Any thoughts on future mounting/storage locations? I'm not expecting to have a big engine compartment so lockers or in an enclosure by the mast are thoughts I'm having now? Maybe some sound-proofing thoughts to minimize the chance of bothering others in an anchorage if using it near others?
3. Are there any relatively cost effective options for using it to blend nitrox, deco stages, and/or trimix for the next 3-5 years (clearly I won't have the space to store a ton of O2 or Helium once on the boat, but I have garage space etc. until then)? Assuming I get proper training/understanding of how to do such things safely before attempting obviously.
4. Any other considerations I should take into account based on your experiences?