 | | In early summer of 2007. CNI completed a major refit of a 26'
aluminum workboat that will be used as a commercial diving vessel. We brought
the boat to our facility in Long Beach, CA.
The following are some of the
modifications we made:
 | Perform numerous aluminum modifications including the addition of a
transom walk through door, new retractable dive ladder, divers umbilical
racks, new shelving, and two deck hatches. |
 | Install a new 6 KW generator and install new AC electrical system |
 | Install fresh water system with hot shower |
 | Install new head and waste system |
 | Service Volvo diesel and outdrive |
 | Upgrade 12 volt DC electrical system |
 | Install complete fender system |
 | Install high pressure breathing air system |
Here are a few photos from the work (click on a photo to see it enlarged):
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| Sea trial begins in Oxnard,
CA |
Sea trial complete |
Fitting aluminum for the
transom door opening |
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| Master welder, Mike Neil |
More welding |
Completed transom door, dive ladder, and new
handrails. |
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| Loading the new generator on board. |
The generator goes into it's new home |
Installation complete |
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| The new head. |
The boat is complete and ready for
delivery. (Note the fender system) |
The crew, (L to R) Mike Neil, Capt. Steve, Dan Neil (The Big
Guy) |
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