Experience the life aquatic in your own personal sub
By Frances and Michael Howorth, SuperYachtWorld
April 15, 2011 1:08 p.m. EDT | Filed under: Gaming & Gadgets
(SuperYachtWorld) -- Ever dreamed of taking an up-close-and-personal look at the undersea world? You can commune with coral with these four stunning subs.
Smartsub Four.2
A two-person 4.2-meter-long epoxy composite submarine that meets IMO guidelines for passenger submersible crafts as well as the relevant rules of the leading class societies. It is electronically limited to 50-meter dives (a commercial version is capable of 200). Touch-screen displays and joystick control make operation of the sub easy.
Triton 1000/2
Two occupants can dive up to 300 meters in this stable catamaran configuration. Advanced crew training includes a deep submersible pilot simulator and 24/7 customer support. The 50-meter Trinity "Mine Games" has one. The new 3000 range can take three passengers up to 1,000 meters.
Seamagine Pearl
A two-person model that dives to 150 meters in standard mode, with the option of 300 or 900 meters dive capacity. The tried-and-trusted model, measure 4.5 meters long and 2.3 meters high, is into its seventh generation. The clamshell opening allows easy access for guests and crew. A three-person Ocean Triumph model goes to 450 meters, with an option to dive to over 900.
U-Boat Worx C-Explorer
A new deep-sea sub from U-Boat Worx designed to supplement its successful C-Quester model. The new range can be built to go to depths of 1,000 meters and carry from two to five passengers for 18 hours. A 360-degree acrylic pressure hull ensures passengers get the best unobstructed view possible. The two-person C-Explorer can dive to 100 meters.
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