MV Castor (Boynton Beach)

[TommyB]

Looking to do the MV Caster.
Boynton Beach area.

Caster sits in Approx 115 fsw.
Here's the plan I was thinking,



Decompression model: VPM - B

DIVE PLAN
Surface interval = 5 day 0 hr 0 min.
Elevation = 0ft
Conservatism = + 2

Dec to 115ft (2) Nitrox 32 50ft/min descent.
Level 115ft 37:42 (40) Nitrox 32 1.43 ppO2, 94ft ead
Asc to 30ft (42) Nitrox 32 -30ft/min ascent.
Stop at 30ft 2:10 (45) Nitrox 32 0.61 ppO2, 21ft ead
Stop at 20ft 3:00 (48) Oxygen 1.60 ppO2, 0ft ead
Stop at 10ft 6:00 (54) Oxygen 1.30 ppO2, 0ft ead
Surface (54) Oxygen -30ft/min ascent.

Off gassing starts at 67.4ft

OTU's this dive: 84
CNS Total: 37.9%

132.2 cu ft Nitrox 32
7.5 cu ft Oxygen
139.7 cu ft TOTAL


40 Mins bottom time on 32%, then switching to 100% O/2 at 20 fsw.
Good plan, or any better ideas for max time on bottom ??

Thanks

Tommy

PS-- seeing how TJ thinks we're old now... I set the Conservatism = + 2 instead of the default of 1-- pffft

[tj]

Change it to 35 minutes, max depth 105, and O2 deco

[TommyB]

Made the change-
Here's what we got now


DIVE PLAN
Surface interval = 5 day 0 hr 0 min.
Elevation = 0ft
Conservatism = + 2

Dec to 105ft (2) Nitrox 32 50ft/min descent.
Level 105ft 27:54 (30) Nitrox 32 1.34 ppO2, 86ft ead
Asc to 20ft (32) Nitrox 32 -30ft/min ascent.
Stop at 20ft 0:10 (33) Oxygen 1.60 ppO2, 0ft ead
Stop at 10ft 3:00 (36) Oxygen 1.30 ppO2, 0ft ead
Surface (36) Oxygen -30ft/min ascent.

Off gassing starts at 60.2ft

OTU's this dive: 52
CNS Total: 20.3%

91.1 cu ft Nitrox 32
2.8 cu ft Oxygen
93.9 cu ft TOTAL


Looks like we lose 3 mins at 10fsw of deco :)

PS==
on Vplaner, how do I get it to do the +/- columns for the backup plans??

[Peter]

Nice deco plan. What time are we leaving for the dives?

[Techdiver]

Nice plan but still like the 40 min plan with 11 min deco, but need the gas for dive 2. Looking forward to the dive.:p

[TommyB]

Nice plan but still like the 40 min plan with 11 min deco, but need the gas for dive 2. Looking forward to the dive.:p

So bring 2 sets of doubles :)
or a single 120 muahahahah

[Techdiver]

So bring 2 sets of doubles :)
or a single 120 muahahahah

Your 120 would would work fine even if we had a fill whip to transfer gas.:eek:

[tj]

Boat leaves dock at 9a.m. so it will be early... around 5+


Nice deco plan. What time are we leaving for the dives?

[Peter]

What is the second dive going to be.

[Techdiver]

What is the second dive going to be.

It's normally a reef 60 ft or so. :)

[tj]

Okay, its official... the dive will be on Wednesday the 16th. If we get too many divers, we'll go out on Craig's boat (Larry driving), else Larry's smaller and faster boat if 7 or less of us. So far there are 6 of us.

Meet Larry at dock at or a bit before 9a.m.. Not sure which dock, until next Tuesday.. Larry's dock is just down the road from Craig's though.

[doczerothree]

What boat are you going to use?

[tj]

Most likely we'll be on Larry's boat... I don't know it's name. Craig's boat's name is the Star Fish. Larry's is 'new'.... His last one burned up a year ago... it was too close to a boat docked beside his that caught on fire and spread... :eek: His new one is okay... faster than Craig's. We used him to dive the SkyCliff a few months ago, and many times before that on his other boat... and he stands in for Craig now and then. He knows his wrecks and dive sites. He is a 'character'... not in a good way. ;)

Check your email... I can't read your lastname spelling on a form you filled in...

Thanks,

tj



What boat are you going to use?

[bill clinton]

Hey TJ, can I come along? Remember I'm AOW.

[doczerothree]

on it. also some requested pics

[tj]

Here is another plan... You should all verify and we'll use this one or one just like it... (depending on your deco planner) for Dive #1. Dive #2, if we do one, is below that. Note the required nitrox... The last time we did this, three of the divers way overused there projected gas on the 1st dive, so there was no 2nd dive... O2 on 2nd dive is optional.

tj


DIVE PLAN
Surface interval = 1 day 0 hr 0 min.
Elevation = 0ft
Conservatism = + 2

Dec to 110ft (2) Nitrox 32 50ft/min descent.
Level 110ft 27:48 (30) Nitrox 32 1.38 ppO2, 90ft ead
Asc to 100ft (30) Nitrox 32 -30ft/min ascent.
Asc to 20ft (33) Nitrox 32 -30ft/min ascent.
Stop at 20ft 1:00 (34) Oxygen 1.60 ppO2, 0ft ead
Stop at 15ft 4:00 (38) Oxygen 1.45 ppO2, 0ft ead
Surface (38) Oxygen -30ft/min ascent.

Off gassing starts at 63.3ft

OTU's this dive: 59
CNS Total: 24.9%

94.5 cu ft Nitrox 32
5.6 cu ft Oxygen

*****

DIVE PLAN #2
Surface interval = 0 day 1 hr 0 min.
Elevation = 0ft
Conservatism = + 2

Dec to 66ft (1) Nitrox 32 50ft/min descent.
Level 66ft 28:41 (30) Nitrox 32 0.96 ppO2, 52ft ead
Asc to 20ft (31) Nitrox 32 -30ft/min ascent.
Asc to 15ft (31) Nitrox 32 -30ft/min ascent.
Surface (32) Nitrox 32 -30ft/min ascent.

OTU's this dive: 28
CNS Total: 25.0%

65.1 cu ft Nitrox 32
65.1 cu ft TOTAL

[TommyB]

Showing 38 mins total dive time.
Bottom time of 30 mins -??

Did plan change from 40-45 mins on bottom?
(is the 2nd dive the Cptn Tony wreck or reef) ??

Also,
We got Ron, Mike, + friend of theirs (name who I forget at the moment).

[tj]

We don't have the gas (with reserve) to do much longer... If you all want to stay longer, the chances for a 2nd dive go down... What do the others say?

Bring your notebook on board the boat, and we'll make a 2nd dive plan on the fly... :)



Showing 38 mins total dive time.
Bottom time of 30 mins -??

Did plan change from 40-45 mins on bottom?
(is the 2nd dive the Cptn Tony wreck or reef) ??

Also,
We got Ron, Mike, + friend of theirs (name who I forget at the moment).

[tj]

You can tech dive or not. We hope to do 2 dives, the Castor then another wreck or reef (air allowing).

Boat leaves dock at 9a.m.
I am leaving at 5a.m.
Directions to Boat: http://www.idivestarfish.com/starfish_dive_boat_directions.htm
Carpool if you can!
Highly recommend nitrox for use.
Cost is $65 plus divemaster tip (Linda is going to be there)
Drop off gear by boat, but park 2 doors over at public landing. Its a VERY short walk.
Our cellphones are 321-287-8808 (Denise) or 321-663-0203 (mine).

[denise]

NOAA is predicting 6-8 feet for Wednesday :(

[tj]

Uh Oh...

WEDNESDAY
NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS BECOMING NORTH 10 TO
15 KNOTS IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET NEAR SHORE AND UP TO
8 TO 10 FEET IN THE GULF STREAM. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE
CHOP. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS THROUGH THE DAY.

[TommyB]

I'm thinking maybe manatee instead :)
Nice smooth waters, great vis, etc etc..

If I was going to do 6-8 feet, Might as well go do the Speigle Grove lololo

[tj]

Yeah... I was hoping it was a misprint, but 12 hours later.. and its the same....
:(

[tj]

Just in case we cancel this week, anyone up for just rescheduling for next Wednesday?

tj

[Techdiver]

I take it that with 6 to 8 foot waves it's off? :eek::(

[Techdiver]

How about Tuesday ot Thursday? I may have to pick up someone at the airport.:rolleyes:

[doczerothree]

Just in case we cancel this week, anyone up for just rescheduling for next Wednesday?

tj

That's going to be tough for me. I'm getting "Phoenix" (he's a horse guys!)ready for Miami-Dade. But.......;) Okeechobee county was beautiful today and My bones haven't been aching so maybe..LOL Heres hoping for fair weather!! I just told my wife we may be weathered out. Her comment: "great then we can lay sod!!" She a peach always looking at the brite side.....:)

[TommyB]

I take it that with 6 to 8 foot waves it's off? :eek::(

Bob,
If it's still 6-8ft seas I say we go do Ginnie :)
Nice calm waters etc etc...
Maybe we leave TJ at home and take dinnie with us -

[Techdiver]

Bob,
If it's still 6-8ft seas I say we go do Ginnie :)
Nice calm waters etc etc...
Maybe we leave TJ at home and take dinnie with us -

Sounds good to me, she could probably use some time away I'm sure. Ha Ha
( Just kidding Tj ). :D

[tj]

Denise might be up for a manatee springs dive... where you are use your doubles...

Sea state is worse this morning:

WEDNESDAY
NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING 15 TO 20 KNOTS IN
THE AFTERNOON. NEAR SHORE...SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FEET
IN THE AFTERNOON. IN THE GULF STREAM...SEAS 9 TO 11 FEET. NORTH
SWELL 2 TO 3 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SLIGHT
CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

Not diving Wednesday!

[doczerothree]

Denise might be up for a manatee springs dive... where you are use your doubles...

Sea state is worse this morning:

WEDNESDAY
NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS BECOMING 15 TO 20 KNOTS IN
THE AFTERNOON. NEAR SHORE...SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET BUILDING TO 7 TO 9 FEET
IN THE AFTERNOON. IN THE GULF STREAM...SEAS 9 TO 11 FEET. NORTH
SWELL 2 TO 3 FEET. INTRACOASTAL WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. SLIGHT
CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

Not diving Wednesday!

Probably the best decision. Now Sharon is really happy. I'm listening to her as I write this: "Hurry we can get 4-5 pallets (sod) layed before noon if we hurry. :(

[denise]

Obviously, but anything apart from the ocean tomorrow!! :(

Tj and his student have gone to the Eagles nest this morning guys, (a very last minute thing, I would have got out of bed for that!), if conditions are good he plans on diving that again tomorrow, he will let me know in a few hours and we can decide then?

Else Manatee again sounds good?

Dinny

PS Adam, sounds like you are working WAY too hard!!!

[TommyB]

Obviously, but anything apart from the ocean tomorrow!! :(

Tj and his student have gone to the Eagles nest this morning guys, (a very last minute thing, I would have got out of bed for that!), if conditions are good he plans on diving that again tomorrow, he will let me know in a few hours and we can decide then?

Else Manatee again sounds good?

Dinny

PS Adam, sounds like you are working WAY too hard!!!

Guess it's just me and Bob. Already spoke to TJ.. He says your going with him in the morning to EN...

[denise]

Hiya,
Ya, I'm going to do a spin on the scooter over in EN.....see you there for an afternoon dive???

Dinny

[denise]

Conditions at the nest today were very, very good.

The basin was clear, as was the cavern. I scootered around the cavern, it was clear (50-60 foot viz) and 74 degrees all the way down. Pics to follow......

We plan on doing the same dives again tomorrow (Friday)

Dinny

[Techdiver]

I had a short dive at Manatee to day. The vis was fairly good and the flow was fairly strong you could Kick and glide a little and of course the flow was a little stronger as it exit the system. It was really cool looking up from the bottom at the duck weed completely covering the water as there was no onto disturb it except at the entry point. When it was disturbed and the sun came through it was beautiful. ;)

[doczerothree]

Obviously, but anything apart from the ocean tomorrow!! :(

Tj and his student have gone to the Eagles nest this morning guys, (a very last minute thing, I would have got out of bed for that!), if conditions are good he plans on diving that again tomorrow, he will let me know in a few hours and we can decide then?

Else Manatee again sounds good?

Dinny

PS Adam, sounds like you are working WAY too hard!!!

The pay off is worth it Dinny. However after 2 days of "throwing" sod every bone in this old body hurts! Hey, the tip of my nose hurts. I've got more ant bites than the moon has crators. But "ranchwise" the pay off will be a good one. Good thing we don't pay for water!! Speaking of water... Is TJ rescheduling a wreck dive?:) I've earned it!:D