Most
of the dives are made from the two 21-foot,
115-hp, four cycle custom rigid hull inflatable
boats. A wide stairway with sturdy handrails
leads down to a large platform where the
tender wedges between the platform and
the main hull. This is the safest and most
stable system in the liveaboard world.
All
the tubes, the steps and the flat floor
are carpeted for a sure grip for the feet.
Fins, masks and cameras are handed down
separately to avoid any slips.
At
the dive site divers simply back roll into the water from the normal sitting
position.
Getting back into the boat is almost as simple. A sturdy angled stainless
steel ladder with wooden steps swings down from the transom, extending about
four
feet below the surface, and there are several convenient grab handles so
your water
exit is safe and easy. The inflatables are manned continuously during dives
so you are always assured of a quick pickup, no matter where you surface.
With both of the dinghies in the water and Cuan Law moored over a dive site,
three
different locations can
be dived simultaneously, ensuring you won't
have to dive with a crowd.
The tenders are also used for shore expeditions
and water skiing. |