Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Deepworkers for Sale

[Michael Nace <mnace@rapidforms.com>]

Dear Psubbers,
   I'm new to the mailing list, and have joined it mainly because I have a real
fascination with this new notion of "luxury submarines." Though I've always
enjoyed boating, the idea of traversing the sea submerged has always been a
passion of mine (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea left a mark on me). But of
course, navy subs have no windows, so the navy didn't offer a way to quench
this thirst.
   As far as I can tell, US Subs is the only company even contemplating these
designs, and at quite a price. I'm curious to hear anyone's take on what you
think of their ideas, designs, and prices, and whether or not you think prive,
luxury subs will ever become a reality (have they even built one yet??)
   Sincerely,
    Michael

Phil Nuytten wrote:

> Psubbers with a yen for DeepWorkers:
>         Just for file info, the two DeepWorkers that are currently for sale
> in Hawaii are hulls #8 and #9 - We built these for American Deepwater
> Engineering Inc in 1999. They were used extensively in precious coral
> harest ( pink, carnelian, and gold) and were quite succesful in that
> endeavour. They are good subs . . . ADE spared no expense to outfit them
> and they're 'top cabin'. The price, I understand, is about 1.5 mil for the
> package.
> Phil Nuytten