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Asking Price: $35,000 (US) as is
Contact Jon at 603-232-9157 See http://www.subdb.info/aquatic for current status of vessel. This is a one-of-a-kind, historic, original submarine designed and built by George Kittredge, the father of small personal submarines, in 1979. It was certified by Lloyd's registry and pressure tested at U.S. Navy Anapolis to 380psi or 850 feet depth, and rated for a maximum operating depth of 600 feet. It is designed for two occupants, an observer lying prone and viewing out of the front viewport and a pilot sitting in the conning tower. The pressure hull is 8 feet in length including the tank heads (end-caps), and 3 feet in diameter. Overall length including the fore and aft ballast tanks is approximately 12 feet. The submarine is powered electrically via external battery pods located on the bottom. The orignal configuration as shown in these photos used two 1/2 hp motors as forward thrusters (mid-ship port and starboard) and one 3 hp motor at the stern. All three motors work but will need new seals for the 1ATM housings if you choose to keep this configuration. The submarine is in very good condition and sits stripped for rebuild and refitting. All work performed so far has been documented at SUBDB.INFO/AQUATIC with photos and text. The trailer has been upgraded with new 3500# tandem axles, new 15 inch wheels and tires, and new hydraulic brakes (rotors, calipers, pads) on all four wheels. A new Titan hydraulic hitch (7000# capacity) has not been installed but is included. Also included are four new minn-kota 101# thrust motor heads and two Roboteq motor controllers (controls 4 motors). Remaining work to bring vessel back to diving condition includes:
This is an opportunity to start your project with a certified pressure hull designed and built by George Kittredge himself. You can bring it back to the original configuration or customize it as you need to fit your requirements. The pressure hull is in very good condition and other than needing some modernization and replacement of some 32 year old parts (o-rings, penetrators, viewports), will be good-to-go.
Asking $35,000(US) as is - Serious Inquiries Only.
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