C-Explorer 1

08.11.2010 nauCAT
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C-Explorer 1
Technical details
Producer: U-Boat Worx (NL)

The C-Explorer 1 is a comprehensive, compact, light-weight, 1-atmosphere submersible. Because of its relatively low price, ocean exploration is now made affordable for all these persons that safely like to go beyond the SCUBA limit of 40 meters.

With its practical configuration and full 360-degree acrylic pressure hull, this exceptional submersible cruises along at 3 knots below the surface offering unparalleled performance.

Exploration, salvage, archeology, biology, inspection, maintenance, filming

Storage
The weight of 1790 kg (50 meters version) and compact dimensions allow them to be trailered behind your car and to be easily stored on board a yacht.

Comfort
The pilot sits upright in a comfortable seat, while cabin pressure is maintained at one atmosphere. Cabin temperature and humidity is maintained at a comfortable level by the submersible`s air-conditioning system (optional).

Key features
■Fully Acrylic Pressure Hull
■Depth Ratings: 50, 100, 200, 300, 600, 1.000 metres
■Smart Deflatable Ballast Tanks System (Patent Pending) - reduction of water displacement
■10 kWh Li-ion battery capacity
■Entrance hatch configuration
■Most cost-effective scientific research submersible
■Accessories include manipulator arm, sub-bottom profiler and fly-out ROV
Standard Equipment
■10.4" Touch screen interface & alarm handling system
■Hydraulically releasable safety buoy
■Echo sounder

Dimensions and Weights
Dimensions LxBxH (cm) 352 cm x 266 cm x 174 cm
Optional Storage Width 171 cm (diving tanks deflated)
Weight (ex. passengers) 1790 kg (50 metres)
Maximum Allowable Payload 100 kg
General Characteristics
Occupants 1 pilot
Maximum Operating Depth 50 meter/ 150 ft to 1000 meter / 3300 ft
Operational Autonomy 6 hours
Hatch Type Top Hatch
Pressure Hull Material Full 360-degree visibility
Type Dry, 1 atmosphere submersible
Classification Germanischer Lloyd
Maximum Sea State 3
Propulsion
Propulsion Type Electrical
Propulsion Horizontal 2 x 2.0 kW
Propulsion Vertical 2 x 2.0 kW
Surface Speed 4 knots
Underwater Speed 3 knots

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