Dekers Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I need the hull of my boat cleaned, only the area below the water line, it is only river so just a bit of light weed, it was also out of the water and cleaned thoroughly only 18 months ago so it will probably only need a light cleaning. Boat is on the Thames near Henley, on a private mooring with a private landing stage. Money is available for this task, or perhaps a contra deal of a day out on the boat, or perhaps a diving trip on the boat. If you are up for it, or know someone who may be, please PM and we can discuss details. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Have asked around for you, will keep you updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I bet you would have had a better response if you were called Davina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_h Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 I might be able to help, I'm a qualified diver and it's how I used to earn summer pocket money scrubbing boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Very nice Deckers old bean, I can't help with the diving, But I can help you catch fish off it if you like? I'll also help you to supp some pimms / single malt on deck if you like?lol, Very nice mate, Atb Flynny Edited March 22, 2015 by flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Very nice Deckers old bean, I can't help with the diving, But I can help you catch fish off it if you like? I'll also help you to supp some pimms / single malt on deck if you like?lol, Very nice mate, Atb Flynny Certainly need some help catching fish on the Thames, I'm more into Lakes/Carp/Cats etc., and those skills haven't transferred well to the Thames! Pimms I'm pretty good at though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thanks to all for responding on the diving/cleaning front, most grateful for your help/input. Keep it coming please. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Paint scraper tied on a set of lofting poles . You will be done in half an hour . Any stubborn **** could be shot off . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 i am a diver, its very risky for you to offer money as it falls within the Health and safety regs and becomes commercial. A completely separate set of skils and quals from recreational and technical divers. If it all goes well then no harm no fowl, but if there is an accident then its very bad. And with diving, one breath from death all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leadbreakfast Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Nice birchwood 31, I have a lot of old stock parts for them if you ever need anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just an Update all the guys i have spoken to are either busy Instructing or are currently working Commercial Contracts Apologies for drawing a blank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Very nice Deckers old bean, I can't help with the diving, But I can help you catch fish off it if you like? I'll also help you to supp some pimms / single malt on deck if you like?lol, Very nice mate, Atb Flynny Hi Flonny, it's Dekers! Book me a place and I'll pour the drinks. Regards Tommytree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just an Update all the guys i have spoken to are either busy Instructing or are currently working Commercial Contracts Apologies for drawing a blank Many thanks for trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) i am a diver, its very risky for you to offer money as it falls within the Health and safety regs and becomes commercial. A completely separate set of skils and quals from recreational and technical divers. If it all goes well then no harm no fowl, but if there is an accident then its very bad. And with diving, one breath from death all the time. fairly common practice for recreational divers to scrape boats, done many many not as easy as people think once did a 70ft yacht that had so much growth on it,it literally listed when one side was cleaned ( did one side and turned the boat away from the jetty and into the sun much easier to work), as a little aside whilst you are on about commercial divers and sport divers, I was diving the port napier used to spent a week on on it every year for nearly 2 decades, and the commercial lads that were working on the the bridge being built at kyle lost some gear and it was to deep for them to get, believe it exceeded their remit and insurance on air? anyway they asked if we could retrieve it for them which we did. Got a nice meal and a nights drink for the effort and a chance to have a look inside the chamber they had on site. KW Edited March 22, 2015 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Nice birchwood 31, I have a lot of old stock parts for them if you ever need anything. That's worth remembering! They are cracking boats, and it's in good shape now, in the last 18 months I completely refitted the saloon, rewired the boat, added new 12v and 240v fittings, installed an inverter, immersion heater, custom electric flush loo and stainless tank etc, added headlights, a new sound system, new fuel pump, new internal lights, got all the navigation lights working, etc etc etc etc. Oh yes, and the Fridge/freezer works as well now so the Wine/Pimms can be served nicely chilled, or with ice as required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 fairly common practice for recreational divers to scrape boats, done many many not as easy as people think once did a 70ft yacht that had so much growth on it,it literally listed when one side was cleaned ( did one side and turned the boat away from the jetty and into the sun much easier to work), as a little aside whilst you are on about commercial divers and sport divers, I was diving the port napier used to spent a week on on it every year for nearly 2 decades, and the commercial lads that were working on the the bridge being built at kyle lost some gear and it was to deep for them to get, believe it exceeded their remit and insurance on air? anyway they asked if we could retrieve it for them which we did. Got a nice meal and a nights drink for the effort and a chance to have a look inside the chamber they had on site. KW I know its common, but still fraught with "Official" ramifications and red tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartph Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I'm with Rupert on this Any paid work for commercial diving , picking golf balls out of a pond to prop clearance jobs or the odd spool tie inn to a jacket , all come s under the umbrella of the HSE Them the rules , sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Have a look in the Premier league, there's a few about :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I'm with Rupert on this Any paid work for commercial diving , picking golf balls out of a pond to prop clearance jobs or the odd spool tie inn to a jacket , all come s under the umbrella of the HSE Them the rules , sorry true but its begger all to do with safety is it? 30 years ago I used to get a LOT of work on everything from lifting boats cars and vans etc to searching for lost objects, or recovering pot strings, then the commercial lads started "reporting issues" or more to the point wanted their own pockets lined . KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartph Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yes you are correct , ****** all anyone can do to stop you putting on a scuba set and heading off , just don't ask for payment if you don't have a HSE ticket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo90 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Regards the H.S.E. And payment, surely don't pay, do it for free........ However giving petrol money as a gift is seperate....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Regards the H.S.E. And payment, surely don't pay, do it for free........ However giving petrol money as a gift is seperate....... once used to get a few bottles of whiskey for work on one particular boat, came to the local docks every year and had the same inspection done, one year I got the phone call so thought here's another drop of the hard stuff, did the job only to be presented with a framed picture of the boat, surprisingly enough declined the call after that! KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 once used to get a few bottles of whiskey for work on one particular boat, came to the local docks every year and had the same inspection done, one year I got the phone call so thought here's another drop of the hard stuff, did the job only to be presented with a framed picture of the boat, surprisingly enough declined the call after that! KW perhaps the skipper saw the light and tried to save you from yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sat Rat Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Taken from HSE diving FAQs page What if I dive at work under yachts and small vessels to clean hulls and carry out minor repairs? This type of diving falls under the Diving at Work Regulations, and would come under the Inland/inshore ACOP. You will need to notify HSE that you are a dive contractor PDF, have an adequate team size and ensure that the divers and supervisor have the appropriate diving qualification PDF. KW, been there and have had the very sad task of recovering cars,aircraft and all the other very sad tasks that go along with this type of work whether it be river a lake or offshore,and I for one would certainly not go out of my way to look for this type of work.but you now days need some form of professional diving qualification to deal lawfully with any type of underwater work from clearing a blocked culvert in a dry suit to a full saturation dive spread offshore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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