Well let's run some numbers since I started this mess. She takes a crew of 82. Assuming equal shares (as all good pirates do) That comes to a little over $20,000 per share. Not bad since you can tie up more than this in a good ski boat or bass rig.
We'd need to pirate about 80 of those ski rigs or bass boats to pay for her, but considering her size and the stealth that the submersible would give us, that shouldn't be a problem.
Hmmmmmm!!! This could work!
Url is http://www.ships-for...upport_ship.htm
Shall we make an offer?--Oh Let's just go steal her if we're going to be pirates.
Dive ship for sale
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 12:10 AM
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 07:39 AM
No self respecting pirate would make an offer....good old-fashion thievery, er, pirating is what's needed!
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 10:22 AM
Let's see 1200 members, about 800 who would be willing to finance, the balance to work as crew to pay for their share. Thats roughly $ 2050 per member initial start up fee. And how much do we pay per dive trip? We would have use of the boat all year and could go to all the destinations we want. We could sell trips on the submersible to non-members to pay for yearly maintenance and fuel. And the treasure we would uncover would pay for food and other essentials.
This would allow for those South Pacific trips to be of varied lengths of time.
Jim, do we know the cruising speed on this puppy? We could pick up the member in Florida, Texas, and California, Hawaii, the Pacific NW and dive in between.
Someone suggested more than 22 on a trip I think it will work on here.Do we know how many people can be aboard. I'm sure some of us ladies would be willing to redecorate and make it more homey.
Scheduling could be tough, but I think this will work.
This would allow for those South Pacific trips to be of varied lengths of time.
Jim, do we know the cruising speed on this puppy? We could pick up the member in Florida, Texas, and California, Hawaii, the Pacific NW and dive in between.
Someone suggested more than 22 on a trip I think it will work on here.Do we know how many people can be aboard. I'm sure some of us ladies would be willing to redecorate and make it more homey.
Scheduling could be tough, but I think this will work.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 01:40 PM
Assuming a crew of 82, I would think that means 82 people need to be on the boat. or sleeping. So figure about 80 as crew, about 80 to be diving, and about 40 to do the pirating. Positions could rotate around. Each person would crew for two weeks, diving for a week, pirating for a week, and diving for a week, repeat. This way we could dive and be self-supporting.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 03:06 PM
I am a mean cook/baker. Not intimidated by the thought of feeding a large crowd of hungry divers. I would be willing to be chief cook and bottle washer. Or main cook/diver/pirate.Assuming a crew of 82, I would think that means 82 people need to be on the boat. or sleeping. So figure about 80 as crew, about 80 to be diving, and about 40 to do the pirating. Positions could rotate around. Each person would crew for two weeks, diving for a week, pirating for a week, and diving for a week, repeat. This way we could dive and be self-supporting.
I wonder if this sort of venture is truely do able... I mean really, I know the cruise ships are super hot right now, live aboards ditto.... Ok any number crunchers, or business analyst out there want to jump in a do a feasibility report???
I am at a place in my life ready to move on, and do something new..Single, kids raised, learned a lot in 39(almost 40) years of living.. Not a dumb bunny by any means..
Feed back anyone????
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 04:08 PM
Well, I don't think that we have to assume that 82 is a limit on the number that we can have onboard. Presumably there are holds and other spaces that could renovated into living quarters for more people.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 05:12 PM
OK- this talk has gone far enough! Dennis- you are hereby appointed to open negotiations. Just be sure to let them know that if they don't just agree to whatever we offer that their vessel just might disappear into the Bermuda Triangle.Well, I don't think that we have to assume that 82 is a limit on the number that we can have onboard. Presumably there are holds and other spaces that could renovated into living quarters for more people.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 06:09 PM
Arrggh!!! They be warned!!!
I think an inspection of the vessel is the first thing to do.
To make sure that it is suitable for the placement of cannons and other armament.
I think an inspection of the vessel is the first thing to do.
To make sure that it is suitable for the placement of cannons and other armament.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 06:15 PM
Also, need to know if there is a suitable treasure room and space for a holding cell.... When dealing with pirates you should always have a secured place to lock em up when they start thinking mutany.....Arrggh!!! They be warned!!!
I think an inspection of the vessel is the first thing to do.
To make sure that it is suitable for the placement of cannons and other armament.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 06:30 PM
LOl Well said Marvel!!!OK- this talk has gone far enough! Dennis- you are hereby appointed to open negotiations. Just be sure to let them know that if they don't just agree to whatever we offer that their vessel just might disappear into the Bermuda Triangle.
Guestion is, where do we park it???
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 06:49 PM
We don't need to park it, Mishelle, we have the 7 seas as our oyster, or er, ocean...
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 06:58 PM
Once we have made an inspection, and are satisfied as to her seaworthy nature, we will enter into negotiations. I will be happy to conduct negotiations on behalf of the crew/owners. As far as actual ownership, my initial thoughts are to form a corporation with shares for sale, with certain rights accorded to share owners for dive bunks, etc. What say ye, me hearties? I'm open to suggestions.
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 07:10 PM
Equal shares, of course. I "volunteer" to be part of the inspection committee. Dennis? Where are we off to anyway? 
We can anchor out on the third set of bouys in my sideyard whenever we are so inclined- close enough to the Triangle to make a quick run for it if the blasted Navy tries to catch us! Quick jaunt to Bimini- sounds like the perfect island to take from the natives & make our "Safe Harbour"...
We can anchor out on the third set of bouys in my sideyard whenever we are so inclined- close enough to the Triangle to make a quick run for it if the blasted Navy tries to catch us! Quick jaunt to Bimini- sounds like the perfect island to take from the natives & make our "Safe Harbour"...
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Posted 12 February 2005 - 08:51 PM
we should look at maybe dominica or the area and form an offshore corp.. for tax reasons and all... can be done...Once we have made an inspection, and are satisfied as to her seaworthy nature, we will enter into negotiations. I will be happy to conduct negotiations on behalf of the crew/owners. As far as actual ownership, my initial thoughts are to form a corporation with shares for sale, with certain rights accorded to share owners for dive bunks, etc. What say ye, me hearties? I'm open to suggestions.
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Posted 13 February 2005 - 04:56 AM
I've email the broker to find out the location of our ship so we can plan a visit. The offshore corporation is a good idea. And we need a business plan.
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