DPV - does this look any good?

[Nick Kay]

OK, they're in Holland, but assuming:
1. Its not an ebay rip-off
2. They're not rebuilds/2nds
What are your opinions of:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SeaDoo-Seascooter-Explorer-DPV_W0QQitemZ7234273130QQcategoryZ19303QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

Says it has:
1. Depth rating of 50m
2. Run time of up to 2hrs
3. 3 speeds, up to 3.3mph

[zepp]

I have seen them been used but I think for the money you could get something much better secondhand.
I have heard of the smaller Aquazepps going for as little as £700 like new.

[Nick Kay]

What do you mean by "better"?

[ratcliffe]

Myself and Chas49 were talking to a diver at Stoney yesterday who had a SeaDoo unit, he only paid 200 pounds for his new, although I seem to recall that he said the shop price was about 300-325. So I would check prices before diving into that Ebay auction. It could be a different model of SeaDoo, but it looked exactly the same apart from colours.

[Mark Griffith]

Divelife has this on his web page if its of any use to you.
cheers
seadweller

Sea-Doo Explorer 60m Scooter
Was £629
Now Only
[SDExplorer] £579.00



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DAKA uses patented technology to develop the world's lightest and most efficient DPV. The new Sea-Doo® Seascooter™ Explorer is designed and engineered to withstand the toughest environment. It was created for commercial and rental applications, making it ideal for both recreational and professional divers. This product is patented and patent pending worldwide.

The new Sea-Doo® Seascooter™ Explorer features variable tri-stage speed control with 3-speed selection and packs thrust for a speed of up to 3.3mph. It is rated to a depth of 160ft, weighs just 32lbs/ 14.5kg including battery and with new improved safety features such as water leakage protection, low battery voltage protection, over current protection, high temperature protection, safety lock, auto shut-off function and battery voltage indicator.

"We are constantly challenging ourselves to develop and add more new products to our Sea-Doo® Seascooter™ series, " said Pat Y Mah, Chairman of DAKA. " The Sea-Doo® Seascooter ™ Explorer reflects our efforts to produce truly innovative and quality products synonymous with the Sea-Doo brand name.”

DAKA designs and develops the full Sea-Doo® Seascooter™ series for the scuba and pool industry. Based on the unique patented technology and design developed by DAKA, the revolutionary Sea-Doo® Seascooter™ series is designed for high reliability, efficiency, performance and ease of use.


This product was added to our catalog on Monday 20 March, 2006.

[nigelH]

Originally Posted by ratcliffe

Myself and Chas49 were talking to a diver at Stoney yesterday who had a SeaDoo unit, he only paid 200 pounds for his new, although I seem to recall that he said the shop price was about 300-325.

I have one of the 30m units and it's been a lot of fun. I upgraded to one of the Apollos Iani was selling some time ago because I wanted more depth (60m) but endurance has never been a problem. I like the way the Seedoos are slightly bouyant so you park them over your head on a leash rather than dropping them in the silt.

I have had problems with the old 'swinging arm' switches but it's just a matter of putting your thumb against it scootering. I think I paid 260 in a box with all the shrink wraps in place shipped.

[Nick Kay]

Yes, seen the ads for the cheaper ones - they're 25/30m units.

This new model is rate to 50m

A few shops seem to have them (at around £550 plus delivery)

So, was wondering:
1. whether anyone had seen / tried one
2. Assuming recreational diving (lets say < 50m), what the benefits would be of going for a Torpedo or an Apollo?

[Steve Gray]

Nick. Dont know if this is any use but i did a search for dvps a few weeks ago and found this.

http://store.agm-tec.com/seascooter-200-p-29.html

They have the 30m one listed at 189 euros which seems bloody cheap
It might be worth giving them a call and seeng if they can supply the 50m version

Just an idea

Steve

[NeilB]

Wow..........must get a container full!

Dragon Mart in Dubai is a very large mall full of Chinese shops. There you can pick up an un-badged one of those scooters for £50. They have the 50m version as well.
Might be worth a play with at that price then.

[gibbon]

Originally Posted by Nick Kay

Yes, seen the ads for the cheaper ones - they're 25/30m units.

This new model is rate to 50m

A few shops seem to have them (at around £550 plus delivery)

So, was wondering:
1. whether anyone had seen / tried one
2. Assuming recreational diving (lets say < 50m), what the benefits would be of going for a Torpedo or an Apollo?

I have one of the cheaper Sea-doo scooters rated to 30m (VS model), and it has been to 50m without any problem, but is not a serious bit of kit and cannot tow two divers with lots of gear, two snorkellers just about.

The Appolo is far more powerful than the Seadoo I have, and can pull two divers happily.

The position of the handles is far from ideal on the Sea-doo, it is hard to drive it one handed compared to the Appolo or more serious scooters.