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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.
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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....
Model Seahorse Pioneer (1 Seater) -
Price: From $35,000 USD [
Specs]
And on the higher end of the scale..........
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!
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.
