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Outlaw - Final Chapter

Posted by GS <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=GS' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/1/2011, 2:31 pm

They're putting in new bulkheads around where the Outlaw has been sitting partially submerged for nearly 2 years.

They ripped off the cabin and decks recently and carted it off in a dumpster.The engines are still in it.

Once they finish the bulkheads they're going to lift out the remainder and cut it up.

I know there's several people on this forum including myself that enjoyed many good times aboard that boat over the years.

It's sad to see it go out this way.

Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter

Posted by decodump <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=decodump' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/21/2014, 7:59 pm, in reply to "Outlaw - Final Chapter"

Wes a 'few' years ago....

The 'Old Girl' a 'few' years ago...

Me under the 'Old Girl' a 'few' years ago...

Along with the Venture III, the Outlaw was where I learned to dive. The funny thing is, I still have most of the gear in this picture ! I need a table at the scuba flea market.

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Posted by Dave T <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=dtwreckdiver' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/19/2014, 10:34 pm, in reply to "Outlaw - Final Chapter"

I have the one at sea with the tanker in the back round as my screen saver.
I too had some of the very best times of my life on that boat with some wonderful people.
Amen

Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter

Posted by Glenn <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Glenn' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/20/2014, 4:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter"

In her hayday:
http://www.mels-place.com/mmm/Party-Boats/Party-Boats-Page-19/slides/1726-yankee-sword-1977.html

Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter

Posted by Howard R <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Howard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/20/2014, 5:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter"

Thanks Glenn that is a great site.

Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - a few images....

Posted by Mo™ <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=mo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/4/2011, 7:42 am, in reply to "Outlaw - Final Chapter"

....I have many more and should be able to go through them and get them posted by the end of the weekend:

If you have images you would like inserted into this thread but are unable to do so you can email them to me and I will put them in a.s.a.p.

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Posted by ancientmariner <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=ancientmariner' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/2/2011, 9:16 pm, in reply to "Outlaw - Final Chapter"

A truly sad event, I've known Bob for over 30yrs, we had some great competitions for food diving with Hepler, I had the pleasure of getting a call from Bob when he bought the Outlaw and did the Maiden voyage on it, we headed offshore and did a wreck in about 150 ft if memory serves me, then as we headed inshore, Bob said I know this rock pile that is REALLY good for bugs, he wasn't kidding, I caught so many I finally gave up after I had filled my bag, probably could have caught another bag full if I wanted

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Posted by MikeB <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=MikeB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/2/2011, 5:34 am, in reply to "Outlaw - Final Chapter"

Wow. What a way to go out. I have so many fond memories on her, including diving with so many good friends over the years.

http://www.njdive.com/outlaw.htm

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Posted by Duane <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=porthole2' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/1/2011, 9:35 pm, in reply to "Outlaw - Final Chapter"

On the flip side though, it is probably costing monmouth bulkheading some $$$ to dispose of it.
And that is good.

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Posted by Declan <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Dub5ire' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/1/2011, 8:42 pm, in reply to "Outlaw - Final Chapter"

A sad end indeed. I was very green when I did one of my first dives of the Outlaw and I remember Capt. Nash being very decent to me.

Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - A Memorial Page for the OUTLAW

Posted by Mo <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=mo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/1/2011, 5:19 pm, in reply to "Outlaw - Final Chapter"

This breaks my heart into a million pieces. I've had some of the best times of my life on this old boat. Did about 1,000 dives off of her.

It's like the death of an old friend. Sad......so sad.

Met some of the nicest people over the years and learned helluva a lot from Capt. Bob & the first mate Wes.

What a horrible way for her to meet her end.

Get this thread rolling with your memories and photos showing the ol' girl during her glory years. I'll start adding my images tomorrow......both the boat, the crew, the customers,
the catches and the fun times had onboard.

If you have any photos you would like added but not sure how to put them into the thread, mail then to me along with a story and an approximate date the image was taken and I will add them as time allows.

Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - A Memorial Page for the OUTLAW

Posted by MikeB <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=MikeB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/3/2011, 10:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - A Memorial Page for the OUTLAW"

Here is an oldie but goodie from a charter I did on the Outlaw years ago. Note the diver on the left. That is Yasuko Okada, aka Fi. She passed away a year ago while diving on the Arundo. These are priceless memories.

Sad

Posted by Mike <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=nnjdiver' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/3/2011, 1:11 pm, in reply to "Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - A Memorial Page for the OUTLAW"

Really too bad. Are you still in contact with Bob?

Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - A Memorial Page for the OUTLAW

Posted by Captain Jim <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=Jim+Wilson' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/1/2011, 9:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - A Memorial Page for the OUTLAW"

My very first Northeast dive was off of the Outlaw. It was always a good time on the boat. The ball busting was always flowing and you better have had thick skin.

I learned a lot from Bob. I even caught my first lobster on his boat. (stop before all you guys give me shit on this) Yes I can and have caught lobsters.

Anyway, This is not the way she should have gone out.

DSAO,

Captain Jim Wilson

Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - A Memorial Page for the OUTLAW

Posted by decodump <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=decodump' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/1/2011, 9:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - A Memorial Page for the OUTLAW"

You dive, Jim ? WOW !!!

But anyway.... I sent Mo a couple of pics from back in 2004. One of the boat and one of Wes with a monster bug he caught. Hopefully she'll put them up.

Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - A Memorial Page for the OUTLAW

Posted by steve irwin <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/Modiver/info/user=stevenross' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 8/4/2011, 10:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Outlaw - Final Chapter - A Memorial Page for the OUTLAW"

i even remember when capt nash ran it as a fishing boat before he joined the dive world . the boat be be going the decades of great memories and the friendships and capt nash live on [and a few less togs buggs and scalopps]

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