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robbierob2005 09-26-08 06:48 AM

Buy your own sub
 
Yes!!

A dutch company makes it possible!

http://www.uboatworx.com/flash/Home.php

http://www.uboatworx.com/flash/Image...523_480360.jpg

UnderseaLcpl 09-26-08 07:07 AM

Damn I wish I could afford one:cry:

I didn't see a price listing but I assume that this is one of those things where if you have to ask, you can't afford it.

At least I can still daydream about having one.........................

McBeck 09-26-08 08:06 AM

WOW...they look great, but expensive...

Ill just stick to UC3 Nautilus if I want to dive in a submarine :D

Reece 09-26-08 08:11 AM

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Damn I wish I could afford one:cry:
Just mortgage the house, sell your car, and your soul and you've got one!:yep:

JHuschke 09-26-08 03:24 PM

:hmm: I wish there was an XXI or VIIB for sale..

Blacklight 09-26-08 08:37 PM

You can probably get plans and parts for building your own personal sub a LOT cheaper if you buy from one from um... certain individuals in Columbia.... :D
They're getting to be the "Personal Submarine" capitol of the world !

Task Force 09-26-08 10:10 PM

Id love one, But sadly the only submarine I can afford now Is sold in half foot or whole foot sizes and cost anywhere from $2 - $5 and is covered with meat and vegtiables on bread.:rotfl:

TFatseas 09-26-08 10:33 PM

Meh, I'd just build my own.

http://www.archaeology.org/0505/abstracts/warsub.html

That doesn't look too hard does it?:lol:

UnderseaLcpl 09-26-08 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Task Force
Id love one, But sadly the only submarine I can afford now Is sold in half foot or whole foot sizes and cost anywhere from $2 - $5 and is covered with meat and vegtiables on bread.:rotfl:

What a lame joke! I love it!:lol:

But i hate that "lol" smiley. :x

Task Force 09-26-08 10:36 PM

Hey I told the turth.;)

FIREWALL 09-26-08 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TFatseas
Meh, I'd just build my own.

http://www.archaeology.org/0505/abstracts/warsub.html

That doesn't look too hard does it?:lol:


I think you'de be better off leaveing the BEER in that keg and drinking it. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Reece 09-27-08 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Task Force
Id love one, But sadly the only submarine I can afford now Is sold in half foot or whole foot sizes and cost anywhere from $2 - $5 and is covered with meat and vegtiables on bread.:rotfl:
What a lame joke! I love it!:lol:

But i hate that "lol" smiley. :x
Why?:rotfl:

UnderseaLcpl 09-27-08 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece
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Originally Posted by Task Force
Id love one, But sadly the only submarine I can afford now Is sold in half foot or whole foot sizes and cost anywhere from $2 - $5 and is covered with meat and vegtiables on bread.:rotfl:
What a lame joke! I love it!:lol:

But i hate that "lol" smiley. :x
Why?:rotfl:

I don't know, it's just wierd, like the pedophile smiley(:) )

Foxtrot 09-27-08 06:10 AM

Well, that was too expensive for me.

I usually enjoy this while taking a bath

http://www.toystoreinc.com/catalog/elmosub.jpg

Jimbuna 09-27-08 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece
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Originally Posted by Task Force
Id love one, But sadly the only submarine I can afford now Is sold in half foot or whole foot sizes and cost anywhere from $2 - $5 and is covered with meat and vegtiables on bread.:rotfl:
What a lame joke! I love it!:lol:

But i hate that "lol" smiley. :x
Why?:rotfl:

I don't know, it's just wierd, like the pedophile smiley(:) )

There's always the GWX one http://www.psionguild.org/forums/ima...es/ROFLMAO.gif

Task Force 09-27-08 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl
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Originally Posted by Reece
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Originally Posted by Task Force
Id love one, But sadly the only submarine I can afford now Is sold in half foot or whole foot sizes and cost anywhere from $2 - $5 and is covered with meat and vegtiables on bread.:rotfl:
What a lame joke! I love it!:lol:

But i hate that "lol" smiley. :x
Why?:rotfl:

I don't know, it's just wierd, like the pedophile smiley(:) )

There's always the GWX one http://www.psionguild.org/forums/ima...es/ROFLMAO.gif

No its cause he dosent like submarine sandwiches.:yep:
http://www.ericjacobsonstudio.com/Ar...3144PM_sub.jpg

Effigy 09-28-08 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl
I didn't see a price listing but I assume that this is one of those things where if you have to ask, you can't afford it.

In most cases that's sadly the truth. However, after seeing this thread I started to look around, because I am still curious what kind of price range a personal submersible vehicle would be in. I found the following....

http://www.caribsub.com/images/pioneersurfss.jpg

Model Seahorse Pioneer (1 Seater) - Price: From $35,000 USD [Specs]

And on the higher end of the scale..........

http://www.caribsub.com/images/discoverys.jpg

Model Seahorse Discovery (Cockpit Capacity 7 Persons) - Price: $265,000 USD / Pilot Certification: $3,000 USD / Optional Yearly Maintenance Contract w/Technician at your location: $15,000 USD [Specs]



There's a number of different models (frills and seating capacity) on the site, but those two were the only ones I could see with an actual price listed. The rest said "contact us."

Suprisingly, that first model above is less than I imagined, lol. That's the cost of a brand new middle/upper class model car/truck in the united states, I'd imagine?

First Seahorse model has a snorkle feature too, how cool is that? Automatic self closing valve, compressor for fresh air and ballast.

All they're missing is torpedos! :arrgh!:

Check them out @ Main Site Here

This almost brings the dream a little bit closer (for me). That first one is realistically affordable. Wonder how much maintenance on that model would be....

Edit: Adding this image cause that's just cool.

http://www.caribsub.com/images/goingunders.jpg

Task Force 09-28-08 06:35 PM

Looks like you gotta Bill gated to afford one.:yep:

Jimbuna 09-29-08 09:36 AM

I've just checked the GWX accounts....put me down for one of each :p

Konovalov 09-29-08 10:13 AM

Sadly can't afford those. I'll just have to stick with a snorkel and scuba mask.


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