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Super Yacht Sub

Compact and luxurious private submarines especially designed to fit aboard superyachts.

The Super Yacht Sub series opens the world beneath the waves to yacht owners. The Super Yacht Sub 3 offers best-in-class performance and fits easily on most superyachts.

The Super Yacht Sub 3 – 500LX offers a larger depth-rating and wider interior space with minimal increase in the size and weight of the submersible itself. These two Super Yacht Sub models and the HiPer Sub 2 are currently the most compact and lightweight personal submarines available.

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  • Super Yacht Sub 3

    Super Yacht Sub 3

    • 300 1000 mft
    • 3800 8380 kglb
    • 3
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Model Overview
feet/poundsmeter/kilogram

  • Occupants (min.)

    2
    3

  • Depth (min.)

    100
    300
    328
    1000

  • Weight (max.)

    2480
    3800
    5465
    8380

  • Height (max.)

    150
    174
    60
    68

Inside the sumptuous interiors, owners enjoy customised leather seating, powerful air-conditioning, and a hi-fi surround-sound stereo system. Any Super Yacht Sub offers ample payload in order to become a fully equipped, research-capable submersible – add-ons may include a manipulator arm, underwater navigation system, scientific sensor suite, and more.

A Super Yacht Sub is a fun and exciting addition to any yacht, adding a new dimension to your underwater exploration adventures.

Anatomy

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Unimpeded view

To experience the underwater world in the optimal way, one of U-Boat Worx’ design priorities has always been the clearest view. To ensure this, our remarkably clear fully acrylic pressure hull has been positioned at the front of the submersible, providing an unobstructed view in every direction, unimpeded by ballast tanks, batteries and other components.

UIS

The U-Boat Worx Information System (UIS) gives the pilot direct access to all relevant information on a clear touch-screen display. The PLC-based network of sensors ensures the right information is provided at the right time. The UIS makes diving effortless.

Ever-ready

Some may believe that getting a submersible ready to dive is a time-consuming operation. However, Owners of U-Boat Worx submersibles know that their submarines are simple, efficient and easy to launch and recover. Pre-dive preparations are swiftly executed by our effective design, state-of-the-art software and smart checklists that ensure your submersible is ready to dive whenever you are.

Effortless control

Each U-Boat Worx submersible is delivered with a world-class pilot training course. The intuitive interface of our submersibles is easy for pilots to learn. Unique to the U-Boat Worx private submarines is passengers being able to navigate the submersible while under supervision of the pilot. The unique control device – the MANTA Controller – can simply be handed over by the pilot to his guests for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to personally steer a submarine.

Uncompromised surface capabilities

The Super Yacht Sub is highly stable yet deftly manoeuvrable on the surface. These are very important characteristics for easy boarding of the sub. Nobody gets wet feet while embarking or disembarking the Super Yacht Subs! Ergonomic and strategically placed handrails, grips and steps help explorers young and old to board safely and comfortably.

Luxurious and spacious interior

With the U-Boat Worx Super Yacht Sub series, we have aspired to create the ultimate in luxury interior design. When onboard a Super Yacht Sub, guests enjoy exhilarating views from a sumptuous chair in a comfortable air-conditioned environment with variable airflow, adjustable from each seat. You can also enjoy music from a hi-fidelity Bluetooth sound-system and even chill your favourite drinks in a cold-storage box.

 

Carefree launch & recovery

When designing each model, U-Boat Worx factors in a variety of specific solutions to ensure safe and effortless launch and recovery from any type of support vessel. The Super Yacht Sub is no exception. Its single lifting point allows for safe and quick launch and recovery.

Another unique feature of each U-Boat Worx submersible is the MARLIN Controller. This wireless remote control allows the operator or pilot to steer the submarine while it is on the surface – effortlessly guiding the sub away from, or back to, the support vessel.

Lithium-ion battery technology

The latest in Lithium-ion battery technology is used to give our submersibles the ultimate performance, lowest weight, smallest footprint, and best endurance. The Lithium-ion Battery System can be quickly recharged and is maintenance-free.

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Large access hatch

You embark the submarine through its top-hatch. This is a large opening on the top that allows for comfortable entry into the interior of the submersible.

Single lifting point

The single lifting point makes launch and recovery quick and easy. By only having to attach it at one point – to the crane – you create a safer environment. With the quick-release and efficient-connect lifting gear, you can be quickly in and out of the water. If desired, its man-riding certification supports lifting operations to take place with people inside.

Uncompromised surface capabilities

The Super Yacht Sub is highly stable yet deftly manoeuvrable on the surface. These are very important characteristics for easy boarding of the sub. Nobody gets wet feet while embarking or disembarking the Super Yacht Subs! Ergonomic and strategically placed handrails, grips and steps help explorers young and old to board safely and comfortably.

Safety Buoy

The Safety Buoy is characteristic for U-Boat Worx submersibles. When released it marks the position of the submarine on the surface. The Dyneema Rope that connects the buoy with the submersible measures 1.5 times the operating depth of the submersible.

Maximum depth protection (MDP)

The MDP feature prevents the pilot from diving deeper than the submarine’s maximum operating depth. In case the submersible should ever find itself too deep, this safety feature will automatically raise the sub until it is once again within its certified depth.

  • Front view Super Yacht Sub 3
  • Top view Super Yacht Sub 3 - 500LX

Features of the Super Yacht Series

  • Unimpeded view

    To experience the underwater world in the optimal way, one of U-Boat Worx’ design priorities has always been the clearest view. To ensure this, our remarkably clear fully acrylic pressure hull has been positioned at the front of the submersible, providing an unobstructed view in every direction, unimpeded by ballast tanks, batteries and other components.

  • Unimpeded view

    To experience the underwater world in the optimal way, one of U-Boat Worx’ design priorities has always been the clearest view. To ensure this, our remarkably clear fully acrylic pressure hull has been positioned at the front of the submersible, providing an unobstructed view in every direction, unimpeded by ballast tanks, batteries and other components.

  • Unparalleled comfort

    With the U-Boat Worx Super Yacht Sub series, we have aspired to create the ultimate in luxury interior design. When onboard a Super Yacht Sub, guests enjoy exhilarating views from a sumptuous chair in a comfortable air-conditioned environment with variable airflow, adjustable from each seat. You can also enjoy music from a hi-fidelity Bluetooth sound-system and even chill your favourite drinks in a cold-storage box.

  • Unparalleled comfort

    With the U-Boat Worx Super Yacht Sub series, we have aspired to create the ultimate in luxury interior design. When onboard a Super Yacht Sub, guests enjoy exhilarating views from a sumptuous chair in a comfortable air-conditioned environment with variable airflow, adjustable from each seat. You can also enjoy music from a hi-fidelity Bluetooth sound-system and even chill your favourite drinks in a cold-storage box.

  • Effortless control

    Each U-Boat Worx submersible is delivered with a world-class pilot training course. The intuitive interface of our submersibles is easy for pilots to learn. Unique to the U-Boat Worx private submarines is passengers being able to navigate the submersible while under supervision of the pilot. The unique control device – the MANTA Controller – can simply be handed over by the pilot to his guests for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to personally steer a submarine.

  • Effortless control

    Each U-Boat Worx submersible is delivered with a world-class pilot training course. The intuitive interface of our submersibles is easy for pilots to learn. Unique to the U-Boat Worx private submarines is passengers being able to navigate the submersible while under supervision of the pilot. The unique control device – the MANTA Controller – can simply be handed over by the pilot to his guests for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to personally steer a submarine.

  • Ever-ready

    Some may believe that getting a submersible ready to dive is a time-consuming operation. However, Owners of U-Boat Worx submersibles know that their submarines are simple, efficient and easy to launch and recover. Pre-dive preparations are swiftly executed by our effective design, state-of-the-art software and smart checklists that ensure your submersible is ready to dive whenever you are.

  • Ever-ready

    Some may believe that getting a submersible ready to dive is a time-consuming operation. However, Owners of U-Boat Worx submersibles know that their submarines are simple, efficient and easy to launch and recover. Pre-dive preparations are swiftly executed by our effective design, state-of-the-art software and smart checklists that ensure your submersible is ready to dive whenever you are.

Super Yacht Sub models

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feet/poundsmeter/kilogram

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  • Depth (min.)

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  • Weight (max.)

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