What kind of boat is GAUNTLET and how many passengers does it carry?
GAUNTLET is a 36 foot Northern Bay design down-east style dive boat. It was custom built for diving. The boat carries a maximum of 6 passengers plus crew. The boat has a full toilet that operates just like a regular household toilet, which means you can put paper in it. The boat is heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer. Instead of benches, there is a table in the center of the back deck – this is what divers on the boat use to suit up. GAUNTLET does not have dive “benches” like you might have seen on other boats. Instead, we stow the gear down low on the deck and out of the way, where it is most stable and protected. When you’re ready to go diving, we put your gear up on the table and help you dress. This way, you have plenty of room to sit comfortably and if you discover a problem with your equipment, we have plenty of space to get at it and fix it. This is also a good place to work on camera equipment if you need to make adjustments. The boat has a stainless steel “c
