Diver to clean prop on the Isle of Wight?

[RIBW]

Family health problems have meant the boat has had next to no use this year and my prop is in serious need of a clean.
The boat is 10m and alongside a pontoon.
Anyone know of a diver on the island that could render some first aid?
Cheers
Bob

 

[colhel]

There's that chap with a black rib based in East Cowes marina. Can't remember the name of the company, but I'm sure the marina office will help.

 

[johnalison]

Some harbour rules don't allow single divers. That was the case when a friend wanted to dive in Brighton. Apparently three were needed for H&S, two in the water and one standing by. Maybe you will need to anchor in Osborne Bay?

 

[RIBW]

There's that chap with a black rib based in East Cowes marina. Can't remember the name of the company, but I'm sure the marina office will help.

Thanks, I'll ask them.
Cheers
Bob

 

[RIBW]

Some harbour rules don't allow single divers. That was the case when a friend wanted to dive in Brighton. Apparently three were needed for H&S, two in the water and one standing by. Maybe you will need to anchor in Osborne Bay?

Thanks for the thought. I wouldn't get to Osborne Bay at the current state of prop but would ensure anyone doing the job knows how to comply with the regs before giving the go-ahead.
Cheers
Bob

 

[brians]

Some harbour rules don't allow single divers. That was the case when a friend wanted to dive in Brighton. Apparently three were needed for H&S, two in the water and one standing by. Maybe you will need to anchor in Osborne Bay?

Hamble requires a minimum of four! Two divers, a helm & a lookout.

 

[pawl]

hi, I'm new to this forum so hope I'm not butting whit this. However, last season I had some netting wrapped around my prop and had to be towed into Cowes by the HM. He recommended some divers based at Sheppards Wharf, they were very helpful and sorted it out quite quickly. However, they had to have 1 diver down another on the pontoon fully kitted up, someone else to handle the equipment and a supervisor. The upshot of this was a bill of about £250, I think you would find it cheaper and more satisfactory to have a lift out and scrub.

 

[RIBW]

.....The upshot of this was a bill of about £250, I think you would find it cheaper and more satisfactory to have a lift out and scrub.

Hi Pawl,
Welcome to the forum and thanks for your thoughts.

I am certain you are correct but several other factors are in play other than cost, hence my enquiry.
[As mentioned in a recent similar post, I am used to paying £100 to £200 for a lift and clean taking less than an hour in Falmouth].

Perhaps I'll have her hauled out early and for the winter.

Cheers
Bob

 

[lw395]

You could ask RS Divers.

I would think a little job like a prop clean might be tacked on to another job by any diver that happens to have work nearby.

 

[Fr J Hackett]

pawl has it correct, any diving for commercial purposes is heavily regulated and therefore expensive it will be cheaper and more effective to haul out. The days of the local diver or club doing a quick job are long gone. You could do it yourself with a snorkel and a few dives although you might need a wetsuit and the marina might not be too happy if they see you but by then it would be too late.

 

[Old Bumbulum]

Is there no wall or pilings for you to dry out on and do it at low tide with a scraper and wire brush?

 

[Pete7]

Yes, Town Quay against the wall.

 

[RIBW]

Thanks to all for your thoughts and suggestions.
As I mentioned in #1 family health and other problems mean I am having a very off-normal year which is why I was hoping the diver solution might get the boat mobile again. I'll be approaching the Cowes divers and also ask RS if they are interested on a 'when you are in the area' basis.
Cheers
Bob
P.S. Local quote for a cold move, lift and clean exceeded £500 incl. VAT

 

[BarnabyS]

MMC are the East Cowes based company, https://www.mmcdivingservices.co.uk/ . Island Divers are at Shepards, http://www.iowdivers.co.uk/

Either operate within all current legislation and both will, I believe, free dive (no breathing equipment) for a job like this.

HTH, Good luck.

 

[pcatterall]

I got most of the growth off with a length of 2x1" and have also used my feet ( with protective footwear and head above water!) This was in Cagliari where fouling was terrible but water was warm.
No health and safety but you could just 'fall in'.

 

[RIBW]

MMC are the East Cowes based company, https://www.mmcdivingservices.co.uk/ . Island Divers are at Shepards, http://www.iowdivers.co.uk/

Either operate within all current legislation and both will, I believe, free dive (no breathing equipment) for a job like this. HTH, Good luck.

Thanks, that helps.
Cheers
Bob

 

[RIBW]

I got most of the growth off with a length of 2x1" and have also used my feet ( with protective footwear and head above water!) This was in Cagliari where fouling was terrible but water was warm. No health and safety but you could just 'fall in'.

Thanks. In normal years, I'd persuade willing waterbabies (aka crew) to do it in clear water. Regrettably this year is the opposite of normal, hence the need for divers who can do the job without my presence.
Cheers
Bob

 

[thinwater]

I always though the US was complicated.

Single diver. Some marinas prohibit, but very few, and that problem is resolved by moving 100 meters.

DIY is another option, though you will need a drysuit or wet suit, which for safety reasons you should have anyway.

 

[RIBW]

I always though the US was complicated. Single diver. Some marinas prohibit, but very few, and that problem is resolved by moving 100 meters.

Trouble is, if I could move 100m (safely) I wouldn't need the diver.

Cheers
Bob

 

[Lightwave395]

Kingston marine boatyard East Cowes - exceedingly helpful, lift and scrub for 10M is £143, collect and return if needed £76

http://www.cowesharbourcommission.co.uk/package_offers