The Dive?

Dave R · 05-17-2018, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

Taking bets on how long it will be before somebody t-bones that thing pulling up to the "dive thru"?

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Lol 2 words come to mind...fuster cluck.

I'm confused, why would it be any more challenging than approaching a wide-open dock? I've seen some poor docking performances (my own included), but I have yet to see anyone t-bone one.

Parker · 05-20-2018, 11:14 AM

I am all in on this idea. Such a cool concept

Phantom · 05-29-2018, 07:06 AM

Still has some work to do from what we saw …………….. pic's from Saturday

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Rich · 05-29-2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

Still has some work to do from what we saw …………….. pic's from Saturday

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Thanks for the photos.

Maybe it's just me, but in the spirit of armchair reviews, if I was designing something like that with twin engines, I would have them placed as far apart as possible to help with control of the boat.

I'm looking forward to seeing it on the water, and will plan on stopping by.

Phantom · 05-29-2018, 09:04 AM

The one thing we took note of immediately is IF ( and no one knows for sure yet) WAM is it's home base -- watch out when the Dive heads in/out of the Smalls Cove channel ………………..

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The Real BigGuy · 05-29-2018, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

Thanks for the photos.

Maybe it's just me, but in the spirit of armchair reviews, if I was designing something like that with twin engines, I would have them placed as far apart as possible to help with control of the boat.

I'm looking forward to seeing it on the water, and will plan on stopping by.

I had the same thought!

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chasedawg · 05-29-2018, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

Thanks for the photos.

Maybe it's just me, but in the spirit of armchair reviews, if I was designing something like that with twin engines, I would have them placed as far apart as possible to help with control of the boat.

I'm looking forward to seeing it on the water, and will plan on stopping by.

Agree! It would be much better for control. With this engine spacing and the high freeboard it will be difficult to adjust pivoting 180 degrees or in any tight spacing. I just don't see a barge like this will do well in any waters. I drove the Winnie Bell and it has two I/O's and control was very difficult.

Phantom · 05-30-2018, 07:42 AM

Although odd sounding, to me -it looked like the engines were mounted on the same bracket which appeared to have the ability to raise & lower.

Again, we did not get in close to her (and I may be wrong on the above) but could this be a reason for the close spacing ……………… although I cannot conceive of why they would want this function- unless they expect to be underway with a "Heavy" load and need to adjust the propulsion ??

We are in & out of WAM and weather permitting will take a closer look this coming weekend.

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Merrymeeting · 05-30-2018, 09:29 AM

I would not want to try and pilot this thing on a windy day! Between the shortness of the season, and the number of days when the wind is blowing down the lake, it will be interesting to see how many useful days they get out of this thing.

strum · 05-30-2018, 11:13 AM

My first post!?!? After a long time lurking. I like the novelty of this idea being on the lake. Just another option when out on the lake to have fun and do something different. After reading the info. on their web. It seems the Captain Jamison has a ton of experience on the water as a Captain as well as with barges. I would think with all that experience he must have some knowledge when building his own barge from scratch what he needs to pilot the barge on this specific lake. So I give him the benefit of doubt until I see him going sideways out in the broads.

ApS · 05-29-2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Parker

I am all in on this idea. Such a cool concept

"Dive" is a good name, but if I'd opened a bar, I'd name it "Night School".

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See ya' later, honey, I'm going to Night School.

Hillcountry · 06-19-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

I'm confused, why would it be any more challenging than approaching a wide-open dock? I've seen some poor docking performances (my own included), but I have yet to see anyone t-bone one.

I picture multiple boats trying to get into one spot for pickup...

05-29-2018, 07:06 AM	#3
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	Still has some work to do from what we saw …………….. pic's from Saturday . Attached Images __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-29-2018, 09:04 AM	#5
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	The one thing we took note of immediately is IF ( and no one knows for sure yet) WAM is it's home base -- watch out when the Dive heads in/out of the Smalls Cove channel ……………….. . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-30-2018, 07:42 AM	#8
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 452 Thanked 603 Times in 340 Posts	Although odd sounding, to me -it looked like the engines were mounted on the same bracket which appeared to have the ability to raise & lower. Again, we did not get in close to her (and I may be wrong on the above) but could this be a reason for the close spacing ……………… although I cannot conceive of why they would want this function- unless they expect to be underway with a "Heavy" load and need to adjust the propulsion ?? We are in & out of WAM and weather permitting will take a closer look this coming weekend. . Attached Images __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-30-2018, 11:13 AM	#10
strum Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 22 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Benefit of Doubt My first post!?!? After a long time lurking. I like the novelty of this idea being on the lake. Just another option when out on the lake to have fun and do something different. After reading the info. on their web. It seems the Captain Jamison has a ton of experience on the water as a Captain as well as with barges. I would think with all that experience he must have some knowledge when building his own barge from scratch what he needs to pilot the barge on this specific lake. So I give him the benefit of doubt until I see him going sideways out in the broads.

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Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,228 Thanks: 304 Thanked 799 Times in 368 Posts	I would not want to try and pilot this thing on a windy day! Between the shortness of the season, and the number of days when the wind is blowing down the lake, it will be interesting to see how many useful days they get out of this thing.