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 SPORTS SUB INFORMATION:

 

Sports submarine

An ambient pressure two/three-man wet submersible, that incorporates the dynamics of both flying and scuba diving. Constructed from fiberglass, the Sportsub can travel through the water farther and faster than scuba divers, and has a dive duration of approximately three hours (limited by Dive Tables).

Easily transported by road, and can be towed offshore to your dive site by a suitable small boat. 

Ideal wet submersible for small tourist resorts, scuba clubs, and individuals.

Statistics:
Operating Depth: 120ft (40m).
Crew: two.
Weight 0.5 tons.
Viewing through acrylic viewports.
Exit and re-entry underwater possible for trained scuba divers.
Non divers can travel in the Sportsub as the passenger.

Training course available to purchasers, at your local dive site.

SPORTSUB.

An ambient-pressure wet submersible that incorporates the dynamics of both flying and scuba diving. Constructed from fiberglass, the Sportsub can travel through the water further and faster than scuba divers, and has dive duration of approximately three hours (limited by Dive Tables). Operating Depth: 120ft (40m). Crew two or three. Weight: 0.5 ton. Viewing through acrylic viewports.

Non-divers can travel in the Sportsub as passenger. Easy to operate and maintain. Exit and re-entry underwater possible for trained scuba divers

Pilot training course available.

The Sportsub can be towed on a trailer behind a car, to and from the dive site, and towed by a small boat when at sea.

This submarine is in excellent condition and dive ready.

 

 

Technical details.

Power & Electrical.

System Voltage 24 Volts

Battery Capacity 175 Amp Hours

Battery Charger Automatic, 21 Amp, Marine Grade

Thrusters (2) Port & Starboard - Amidships

Maximum Thrust Force 74 lb. Each

Thrust Control Continuously Variable ( fwd. and rev.)

Thrust Angle Control +/- 90 Deg.

 

Instruments & Control Systems.

Computerized Dive Monitor Multi-Level, Multi Tissue. 

Air Flow Meter Variable 0 ~ 150 cfh

Main Air Supply Pressure Gauges 3 Gauges: 0 ~ 5000 psi, Regulator Mounted

Reserve Air System Pressure Gauge 0 ~ 5000 psi, Control Panel Mounted

Battery Monitor True Percentage of Capacity

Thruster Speed & Direction Control Joystick System

Buoyancy Control Electronic, Select: Auto-Off-Manual

Compass Liquid filled

Performance & Capacity.

Occupant Capacity 2 or 3 People

Payload Capacity 600 lb. Weight in Water

Ballast Tanks 3 off. Forward, Cockpit, Aft

Primary Air Supply 3 x tanks, 100 cu ft each

Reserve Air Supply 1 x tank, 80 cu ft

Maximum Depth 130 ft

Top Speed 3 knots

Mechanical.

Dimensions 132" L x 72" W x 65" H

Weight 1750 lb. empty

Hull construction Hand -Laid Fiberglass (GRP)

Component Materials GRP, Stainless Steel, Engineered Plastics

 

Safety Systems.

Upward Thrust (148 lb.). EBC Manual Override. Reserve Air System. Manual Cockpit Air Inlet. Triple Ballast Tanks. 3 x Independent Removable Air Tanks with SCUBA Regulators. Manual Drop Weights. Exit Port Always Open for Swimming Ascent.

 

Silvercrest Submarines

Tel: England (+44) 1285.760620

E-mail: sales@SilvercrestSubmarines.co.uk

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