Seabobs

Seabobs have a fantastic design with sleek lines and an ergonomic shape, and each model comes in a wide range of colors to boot.

The Seabob Cayago Magnum is the special edition Seabob and is quite simply a knockout by anybody’s standards.

Driving the Seabob Cayago Magnum

All Seabob DPVs feature advanced and innovative control technologies.

Like all Seabobs, the Seabob Cayago Magnum is propelled by Seabob’s patented electric jetstream system. You control the Seabob via a pair of intelligent control Powergrips which feature Piezo technology.

The Seabob Cayago Magnum is powered by 30 Cayago-power high energy Li-Ion accumulator cells. The revolutionary accumulator gives the driver up to a staggering 4 hours of use before recharging is required.

The drive mechanism itself kicks in via one of the Seabob Powergrips, upon which you just have to press a sensor button to accelerate to the speed you require. Another sensor in the other Powergrip stops you on demand.

The Cayago’s cockpit is perfectly positioned for its driver. It has an LCD display panel, which provides you with technical details such as power and battery life and it also tells you about your depth and the temperature of the water.

Unlike standard Seabobs, the Cayago is suitable for extreme diving depths of up to 40 meters.

Fantastic!

Features of the Seabob Cayago Magnum

• Hard-integral plastic technology shell.
• 4 hour operating time (10-12 hour standard charging time).
• Max. depth: 40 meters.
• High vis LCD display panel.
• Easy controls and steering.
• 5.2 kW (7 HP).
• Max. torque: 22 Nm.
• Max. thrust: 734 N.
• Max. surface speed: 22 kmh (13.7 mph).
• Max. underwater speed: 16 km/h (9.9 mph).
• Quality navigation and location technology system
• Stunning design.

Summary Review for the Seabob Cayago Magnum

The Cayago Magnum is too cool for words really. It not only looks great but it delivers on every level performance-wise.

As the Cayago is a special edition model, you may find it very hard to get hold of one for yourself. If you are lucky enough to be able to get your hands on this limited edition Seabob (and can actually afford it!), you may find yourself in the next James Bond movie!

But don’t take our word for it… check this out:

The Seabob Cayago Magnum oozes style and yet has the performance statistics to justify looking as good as it does: it’s simply unbeatable!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI is the step up from SEA-DOO’s Dolphin and Aquanaut propulsion vehicle models. The GTI leaves the propulsion-vehicles-for-fun market aimed at kids and adults, to become a much more serious player in the adult SCUBA diving market. As such it is much more the sort of product you would associate as a true Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV).

What does the SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI Offer?

Well, as stated, the SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI clearly sits squarely in the DPV category. Consequently, the GTI model offers variable speed control up to 4 kmh (2.5 mph) designed to help you minimize air usage and maximize dive time.

Like its contemporaries in the SEA-DOO sea scooter range, the GTI is compact and easy to transport, having a weight of 18lbs (7kg). It is therefore small enough and light enough to make it easy to take to the beach by hand for shore dives where you might want to initially use it to get you to the drop off point rather than swimming to it.

The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI can descend to depths up to 100 feet (30 meters), so is perfect for recreational diving. Alternatively it is a great to use at the surface to take the legwork out of snorkelling.

SEASCOOTER GTI Features List

• The GTI can propel you to a maximum depth of 100ft (30m).
• Variable speed control with a top speed of 4 kmh (2.5 mph).
• Adjustable buoyancy.
• Automatic power off.
• Protective grille.
• Totally Waterproof internal circuitry.
• Weight: 12lbs (easy to carry with one hand).
• Dimensions: 612 x 385 x 312 (mm)
• Rechargeable quick-release battery (fully charged battery gives 2 hours of use).
• Supplied with its own SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI branded carrying bag.

Summary Review of the SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI

The GTI model is the entry level DPV from the SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER range. It gives a high degree of performance enabling divers to dive to recommended recreational diving depth limits with a reasonable top speed. The 2 hour battery life is also a great feature, but like all battery operated products a spare will always come in handy. Finally like most SEA-DOO products the GTI looks cool!

The SEASCOOTER GTI is a serious contender in the recreational DPV arena.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Dolphin is the slightly older sibling of the SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut inasmuch as, unlike the Aquanaut, it is a propulsion vehicle for children and adults. A further difference between these two models is that the SEASCOOTER Dolphin may be used in swimming pools and lakes whereas the Aquanaut is really only designed for pools.

What Can the SEA-DOO Dolphin Do?

SEA-DOO’s Dolphin will propel its users at speeds of up to 3.2 kmh (2 mph). As it only weighs 12lbs it is another lightweight model that is easy to transport: indeed it can actually be carried in one hand. It is designed for use by children of 8 years of age up to adults although obviously you should supervise children at the younger end of the age spectrum.

The Dolphin will dive to depths just shy of 16ft (15.5ft to be precise) which means you’ll be able to descend a little when you are skin diving: N.B. the SEASCOOTER Dolphin is NOT intended for SCUBA diving usage.

Similar to the Aquanaut model, the Dolphin’s rechargeable battery will last for approximately an hour. The batteries are easy to change so if you are serious about owning a SEASCOOTER Dolphin it might be worth investing in a spare battery to keep everyone satisfied!

The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Dolphin and Safety

The Dolphin sea scooter has a floating chassis making it naturally buoyant, an auto power-off function and protective grille covering the propeller blades. The Dolphin also has a safety lock and waterproof internal electrics.

DISCLAIMER: As with any type of product that minors can use in water, you should never leave your children unattended while they use it. You may wish to ensure that your children wear appropriate bouyancy aids when the are using any item such as the SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Dolphin. The SEA-DOO Dolphin is intended for recreational use but NOT for recreational diving use.

SEASCOOTER Dolphin Features at a Glance

• For use by children of 8 years and older to adults.
• SEASCOOTER Dolphins can be used up to 15.5ft under the water.
• Maximum speed of 3.2kmh (2mph).
• Bouyant chassis.
• Dual trigger control with automatic power off (the Dolphin shuts off when the grips are released).
• Protective grille covering the propeller.
• Waterproof electronics.
• Lightweight at 12lbs.
• Easy transportablility.
• Rechargeable batteries that are EN and ASTM Standards approved.
• 180 day warranty on all SEA-DOO’s parts.

Dolphin Sea Scooter Summary

A step up from the Aquanaut model in terms of where it can be used and by whom, SEA-DOO’s Dolphin offers great fun for most of the family. It can be used outside of a swimming pool but is not suitable for salt water usage and is certainly not a hardcore DPV, as it will only allow you to depths less than 15.5ft (for more robust models, visit our SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER page).

Notwithstanding, the SEASCOOTER Dolphin is another value priced “fun” propulsion vehicle from SEA-DOO.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut is the baby of SEA-DOO’s propulsion vehicle range. It is designed for use in swimming pools and can be great fun for children… so maybe it’s a little out of place for a feature review on Try-Diving.net. However, the SEASCOOTER Aquanaut can be a smart way to develop your children’s confidence in the water by introducing another fun activity for them to enjoy… and that IS something worth promoting.

Aimed for children between the ages of 5 to 10 years (max. weight 100lbs), the Aquanaut sea scooter can be used for snorkelling (depth up to 8ft) and swimming or just cruising around in the pool. Its rechargeable battery lasts for up to an hour giving your children a propulsion vehicle with a top speed of 1.2 miles per hour.

The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut and Safety

The Aquanaut sea scooter is equipped with waterproof circuitry, a protective grill covering the propeller and a power shut off that activates when your child lets go of the handles. The Aquanaut also has a positively buoyant chassis which makes it naturally tend towards the surface.

DISCLAIMER: Although the SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut is designed for children’s use and comprises numerous safety features, you should never leave your children unattended in water. Allowing your children to use the SEA-DOO Aquanaut for snorkelling would indicate that a life preserver may be an advisable item for them to wear whilst doing so. The SEASCOOTER Aquanaut should NOT be used for SCUBA Diving.

SEASCOOTER Aquanaut Features at a Glance

• For use in a pool by children between 5 and 10 years
• Usage up to 8ft depth
• Top speed of 1.2 mph
• Floating chassis
• Auto power shut-off
• Propeller safety grille
• Waterproof circuitry
• Lightweight at 7.3 lbs
• Extremely compact and easy to carry
• Rechargeable battery that satisfies all EN and ASTM standards
• 180 day warranty on parts

The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut will be no good for mums and dads who are looking for a DPV for extreme diving jaunts (for more grown up models, visit see our SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER page). However, the Aquanaut will have a huge appeal for their children.

The Aquanaut then is a fantastic propulsion unit for kids to use in the pool at an affordable price for their parents.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER products are founded upon the reputation of the SEA-DOO recreational watercraft range. Unlike most other SEA-DOO products though, the SEA-DOO SEA SCOOTER is intended for those who want to have fun beneath the surface: SEA-DOO SEASCOOTERS are Diver Propulsion Vehicles (DPVs).

SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER MODELS

The SEASCOOTER range is currently comprised of several different models:

• SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Explorer
• SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER GTI
• SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER VS Supercharged
• SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Aquanaut
• SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER Dolphin

Each of SEADOO’s SEASCOOTERs have slightly different features and are designed for different uses, users and environments.

SEASCOOTER Design

All DPVs have a kind of a fantasy appeal to many as they appeared to be the underwater transport method of choice for the earliest of James Bonds! The SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER range certainly taps into this through the highly desirable design of the outer shell casing.

Each model in the SEASCOOTER range gives a fairly powerful performance in a small and easily transportable package. This makes them ideal for use not just by divers wanting to make certain shore dives perhaps more accessible. SEA-DOO SEASCOOTERs will also cry out to snorkellers who will find the experience of gliding along just beneath the surface a dream or alternatively enjoy the ability to descend easier and deeper on one breath.

N.B. There are more in depth reviews of all of the SEA-DOO SEASCOOTER products to look at what each particular model has to offer within Try-Diving.net.

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars