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 SPORTS SUB INFORMATION:

 

 

SPORTSUB FOR SALE (2-3 man).

 

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.

 

RESORTSUB FOR IMMEDIATE SALE (3-man).

This is a newly built Sportsub that has only done four dives, before being placed in storage. This submersible is now available for immediate sale.

 

  

 

Please note that the external colour scheme and logos can easily be changed from yellow to white (or another colour) if requested.

Resort Sub is the commercial version of the SportSub III. It is configured to seat a pilot plus two passengers and includes all accessories necessary for operation, including Auto-Depth Control. As the name suggests, it is ideally suited for Resort operations where an operator can carry two passengers at a time for the experience of a lifetime!

 

ResortSub has the largest battery capacity of any of our models and is designed to allow more dives between charging.

The Air Refill System that allows the tanks to be refilled from a cascade system with the tanks still in the sub and the sub still in the water.

ResortSub comes standard with many additional features, such as the Auto-Depth Control System that includes Auto-Hover, a built-in SONAR, Fly-By-Wire Joystick, Electronic Buoyancy Control, and Electrical Systems Monitor.

All SportSub models put safety first and come equipped with numerous backup systems. The ResortSub comes with an additional dimension of safety.

Resortsub Specifications.

Power & Electrical

System Voltage 24 Volts
Battery Capacity 250 Amp Hours
Battery Charger Automatic, 35Amp, Marine Grade
Thrusters 2 x Port & Starboard.
2 x vertical Amidships
Maximum Thrust Force 74 lb. Each
Thrust Control Continuously Variable

Instruments & Control Systems

Sonar 200 ft Range (Down or Forward).
Computerized Dive Monitor Multi-Level, Multi Tissue
Displays: Depth
Dive Time
Remaining Time at Depth
Safe Ceiling
Alarms: Ascent Rate Alarm
Decompression Required
Air Flow Meter Variable 0 ~ 150 cfh
Main Air Pressure Gauge 0-5000psi, Control Panel Mounted
Reserve Air Pressure Gauge 0-5000 psi, Control Panel Mounted
Battery Monitor True Percentage of Capacity
Electrical Systems Monitor Alarm System for Electrical Faults
Alarms: High Battery Voltage
Power Module Fault
Joystick Module Fault
Starboard Thruster Wiring Fault
Starboard Thruster disconnected
Port Thruster Wiring Fault
Port Thruster Disconnected
Low Battery Voltage
Thruster Control Fly-by-Wire Joystick System
Thruster Indicators Variable Intensity Lighted
Buoyancy Control Electronic, Auto-Off-Manual
Compass Liquid filled

Performance & Capacity

Occupant Capacity 3 People


Payload Capacity 600 lb. Weight in Water
Ballast Tanks 3 x 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 4 knots

Mechanical

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

Weight 1750 lb. empty
Hull construction Hand -Laid Fiberglass
Component Materials Fiberglass, Stainless Steel, Engineered Plastics
Windows 5 x Flat (3 forward, 2 down), 4 Domed (9inch and 15inch each side)

Safety Systems

Upward Thrust (148 lb.), EBC Manual Override, Reserve Air System, Manual Cockpit Air Inlet, Triple Ballast Tanks, Drop Weights, Exit Port Always Open for Swimming Ascent.

 

 

 

Silvercrest Submarines
Tel: England (44) 1285.760620
Email: sales@SilvercrestSubmarines.co.m

 

 

SportSub Specifications_________________________                                                 

 

SportSub Specs

SportSub II

SportSub III

ResortSub

SurveillanceSub

ResortSub DA

TourSub

 

POWER & ELECTRICAL

     

 

   

System Voltage

24 Volts

24 Volts

24 Volts

24 Volts

24 Volts

36 Volts

Battery Capacity

50 Amp Hours

420 Amp Hours

630 Amp Hours

630 Amp Hours

630 Amp Hours

1500 Amp Hours

Battery Charger

Automatic 10 Amp Marine

Automatic 25 Amp Marine

Automatic 25 Amp Marine

Automatic 25 Amp Marine

Automatic 25 Amp Marine

Automatic 380 Amp Marine

Thrusters

2: Port & Starboard, Amidships

2: Port & Starboard, Amidships

4: 2 Port & 2 Starboard, Amidships

4: 2 Port & 2 Starboard, Amidships

4: 2 Port & 2 Starboard, Amidships

10: 4 Port & 4 Starboard, 1 Bow, 1 Stern

Maximum Thrust Force

75 Pounds Each

75 Pounds Each

75 Pounds Each

75 Pounds Each

75 Pounds Each

105 Pounds Each

Thrust Angle Control

Continuously Variable: Independent Fwd & Rev

Continuously Variable: Independent Fwd & Rev

Continuously Variable Computer Controlled: Independent Fwd, Rev, Up & Down

Continuously Variable Computer Controlled: Independent Fwd, Rev, Up & Down

Continuously Variable Computer Controlled: Independent Fwd, Rev, Up & Down

Continuously Variable Computer Controlled: Independent Fwd, Rev, Up, Down & Side to Side

INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

           

Computerized Dive Monitor

Multi-Level, Multi-Tissue (Imperial or Metric)

Multi-Level, Multi-Tissue (Imperial or Metric)

Multi-Level, Multi-Tissue (Imperial or Metric)

Multi-Level, Multi-Tissue (Imperial or Metric)

Multi-Level, Multi-Tissue (Imperial or Metric)

Multi-Level, Multi-Tissue (Imperial or Metric)

Displays:

Depth

Depth

Depth

Depth

Depth

Depth

 

Dive Time

Dive Time

Dive Time

Dive Time

Dive Time

Dive Time

 

Remaining Time Allowable at Depth

Remaining Time Allowable at Depth

Remaining Time Allowable at Depth

Remaining Time Allowable at Depth

Remaining Time Allowable at Depth

Remaining Time Allowable at Depth

 

Safe Ceiling

Safe Ceiling

Safe Ceiling

Safe Ceiling

Safe Ceiling

Safe Ceiling

Alarms

Ascent Rate Alarm

Ascent Rate Alarm

Ascent Rate Alarm

Ascent Rate Alarm

Ascent Rate Alarm

Ascent Rate Alarm

 

Decompression Required

Decompression Required

Decompression Required

Decompression Required

Decompression Required

Decompression Required

Air Flow Meter

Variable 1~120 CFH

Variable 1~150 CFH

Variable 1~150 CFH

Variable 1~150 CFH

Variable 1~150 CFH

Variable 2~150 CFH

Main Air Supply Gauge

1, 0~5000 PSI

3, 0~5000 PSI

1, 0~5000 PSI

1, 0~5000 PSI

1, 0~5000 PSI

1, 0~5000 PSI

ReservAir Supply Gauge

1, 0~5000 PSI

1, 0~5000 PSI

1, 0~5000 PSI

1, 0~5000 PSI

1, 0~5000 PSI

1, 0~5000 PSI

Battery Monitor

True Percentage of Capacity

True Percentage of Capacity

True Percentage of Capacity

True Percentage of Capacity

True Percentage of Capacity

True Percentage of Capacity

Electrical Systems Monitor

Alarm System for Electrical Faults

Alarm System for Electrical Faults

Alarm System for Electrical Faults

Alarm System for Electrical Faults

Alarm System for Electrical Faults

Alarm System for Electrical Faults

Alarms:

High Battery Voltage

High Battery Voltage

High Battery Voltage

High Battery Voltage

High Battery Voltage

High Battery Voltage

 

Power Module Fault

Power Module Fault

Power Module Fault

Power Module Fault

Power Module Fault

Power Module Fault

 

Joystick Module Fault

Joystick Module Fault

Joystick Module Fault

Joystick Module Fault

Joystick Module Fault

Joystick Module Fault

 

Thruster Wiring Fault

Thruster Wiring Fault

Thruster Wiring Fault

Thruster Wiring Fault

Thruster Wiring Fault

Thruster Wiring Fault

 

Low Battery Voltage

Low Battery Voltage

Low Battery Voltage

Low Battery Voltage

Low Battery Voltage

Low Battery Voltage

Thruster Speed & Direction Control

Fly-By-Wire Joystick System

Fly-By-Wire Joystick System

Fly-By-Wire Joystick System with Computer Controlled Auto-Hover System

Fly-By-Wire Joystick System with Computer Controlled Auto-Hover System

Fly-By-Wire Joystick System with Computer Controlled Auto-Hover System

Fly-By-Wire Joystick System with Computer Controlled Auto-Hover System

Thruster Speed & Direction Indicators

Variable Intensity, Lighted

Variable Intensity, Lighted

Variable Intensity, Lighted

Variable Intensity, Lighted

Variable Intensity, Lighted

Variable Intensity, Lighted

Buoyancy Control

Electronic, Selectable between Auto/Off/ Manual

Electronic, Selectable between Auto/Off/ Manual

Electronic, Selectable between Auto/Off/ Manual

Electronic, Selectable between Auto/Off/Manual

Electronic, Selectable between Auto/Off/ Manual

Electronic, Selectable between Auto/Off/ Manual

Compass

Liquid Filled

Liquid Filled

Liquid Filled

Liquid Filled

Liquid Filled

Liquid Filled

PERFORMANCE & CAPACITY

           

Occupant Capacity

Pilot and 1 Passenger

Pilot and 2 Passengers

Pilot and 2 Passengers

Pilot and 2 Passengers

Pilot and 2 Passengers

Pilot and 5 Passengers

Payload Capacity

400 lb. (180 kg.) Weight in Water

600 lb. (270 kg.) Weight in Water

600 lb. (270 kg.) Weight in Water

600 lb. (270 kg.) Weight in Water

600 lb. (270 kg.) Weight in Water

1200 lb. (540 kg.) Weight in Water

Ballast Tanks

3: Forward, Cockpit and Aft

3: Forward, Cockpit and Aft

3: Forward, Cockpit and Aft

3: Forward, Cockpit and Aft

3: Forward, Cockpit and Aft

3: Forward, Cockpit and Aft

Primary Air Supply

2 - 80 cu. ft. Scuba Tanks

3 - 100 cu. ft. Scuba Tanks

4 - 80 cu. ft. Scuba Tanks

4 - 80 cu. ft. Scuba Tanks

4 - 80 cu. ft. Scuba Tanks

7 - 440 cu. ft. Air Tanks

ReservAir Supply

1 - 80 cu.ft. Scuba Tank

1 - 80 cu.ft. Scuba Tank

1 - 80 cu.ft. Scuba Tank

1 - 80 cu.ft. Scuba Tank

1 - 80 cu.ft. Scuba Tank

1 - 440 cu. ft. Air Tank

Maximum Depth

130 ft. (40m)

130 ft. (40m)

130 ft. (40m)

130 ft. (40m)

130 ft. (40m)

66 ft. (20m)

Top Speed

5 Knots

4 Knots

4 Knots

4 Knots

3 Knots

1.5 Knots

MECHANICAL

           

Dimensions

120” L x 72” W x 55” H (305cm x 183cm x 140cm)

132” L x 72” W x 65” H (335cm x 183cm x 166cm)

132" L x 72" W x 65" H (335cm x 183cm x 166cm)

138” L x 84” W x 70” H (350cm x 215cm x 180cm)

132" L x 72" W x 65" H (335cm x 183cm x 166cm)

180” L x 84” W x 84” H (460cm x 215cm x 215cm)

Weight

1250 lb. dry (565kg)

1750 lb. dry (800kg)

1750 lb. dry (800kg)

1750 lb. dry (800kg)

3050 lb. dry (1400kg)

8000 lb. dry (3600kg)

Hull Construction

Hand Laid Fiberglass

Hand Laid Fiberglass

Hand Laid Fiberglass

Hand Laid Fiberglass

Hand Laid Fiberglass

Steel

Component Materials

Fiberglass, Stainless Steel, Engineered Plastics

Fiberglass, Stainless Steel, Engineered Plastics

Fiberglass, Stainless Steel, Engineered Plastics

Fiberglass, Stainless Steel, Engineered Plastics

Fiberglass, Stainless Steel, Engineered Plastics

Fiberglass, Stainless Steel, Engineered Plastics

Windows

5 Flat (3 forward, 2 down), 2 Domed (9" dia., each side)

5 Flat (3 forward, 2 down), 4 Domed (9" & 15" dia., each side)

5 Flat (3 forward, 2 down), 4 Domed (9" & 15" dia., each side)

7 Flat (3 forward, 2 down, 2 in roof), 4 Domed (9" & 15" dia., each side)

5 Flat (3 forward, 2 down), 4 Domed (9" & 15" dia., each side)

9 Domed: 32” forward, 2-20” and 2-12” each side

Protective Cage

N/A

N/A

N/A

Stainless Steel Tubing Surrounding Hull

N/A

Steel Tubing Protecting Hull

SAFETY SYSTEMS

Upward Thrust, EBC Manual Override, ReservAir System, Manual Cockpit Air Inlet, Triple Ballast Tanks, Removable Scuba Tanks, Drop Weights, Exit Port Always Open for Swimming Ascent.

Upward Thrust, EBC Manual Override, ReservAir System, Manual Cockpit Air Inlet, Triple Ballast Tanks, Removable Scuba Tanks, Drop Weights, Exit Port Always Open for Swimming Ascent.

Upward Thrust, EBC Manual Override, ReservAir System, Manual Cockpit Air Inlet, Triple Ballast Tanks, Drop Weights, Exit Port Always Open for Swimming Ascent, Automatic Depth Control, Automatic Depth-Change Velocity Limit of 1ft/sec., 1 - 3 Person Pony Bottle

Upward Thrust, EBC Manual Override, ReservAir System, Manual Cockpit Air Inlet, Triple Ballast Tanks, Drop Weights, Exit Port Always Open for Swimming Ascent, Automatic Depth Control, Automatic Depth-Change Velocity Limit of 1ft/sec., 1 - 3 Person Pony Bottle

Upward Thrust, EBC Manual Override, ReservAir System, Manual Cockpit Air Inlet, Triple Ballast Tanks, Drop Weights, Exit Port Always Open for Swimming Ascent, Automatic Depth Control, Automatic Depth-Change Velocity Limit of 1ft/sec., 1 - 3 Person Pony Bottle

Upward Thrust, EBC Manual Override, ReservAir System, Manual Cockpit Air Inlet, Triple Ballast Tanks, Drop Weights, Exit Port for Swimming Ascent, Automatic Depth Control, Automatic Depth-Change Velocity Limit of 0.5ft/sec., 2 - 3 Person Pony Bottle

This information is subject to change without notice.

 

Silvercrest Submarines

Tel: England (+44) 1285.760620

E-mail: sales@SilvercrestSubmarines.com

 

 

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